Adidas has launched an investigation into allegations of large-scale bribery in China following a whistleblower complaint that senior staff embezzled millions of euros. The anonymous letter, purportedly from Adidas China employees and briefly shared on Xiaohongshu, named several Chinese employees, including a senior marketing manager, accusing them of receiving kickbacks and cash from suppliers. Adidas confirmed the receipt of the letter and stated it is investigating the matter with external legal counsel. Despite the allegations, no accused individuals have been placed on leave. The whistleblower letter appears well-informed about internal issues, although it lacks hard evidence.