Amazon Seller Vevor Accused of Soliciting 'Contract Killing' in Feud with US Warehouse Owner

Lawsuit alleges Vevor executives posted ads seeking a hitman to target the boss of Egreen Transport Corp amid dispute over millions in storage fees.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:52am

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Executives at one of Amazon's biggest third-party sellers, Vevor, allegedly posted ads on social media seeking a contract killer to target the owner of a US logistics firm, Egreen Transport Corp, as the two companies feuded over millions of dollars in unpaid storage fees. The bizarre legal dispute has sparked criminal investigations in both the US and China.

Why it matters

The allegations against Vevor, one of Amazon's largest third-party sellers, raise serious concerns about the e-commerce giant's oversight of its third-party marketplace, where sellers have been accused of selling defective products and now allegedly resorting to extreme measures in business disputes.

The details

The conflict erupted last spring when Vevor, a China-based DIY tools manufacturer, had $55 million in merchandise locked up at Egreen's warehouses over unpaid rent. The dispute escalated, with Egreen accusing Vevor of vandalism, impersonating police, and making death threats. In July, mysterious 'contract killing' ads targeting Egreen's owner appeared online, prompting criminal probes in the US and China. Vevor denies the allegations, claiming Egreen was an unreliable partner.

  • In March 2025, Vevor filed a lawsuit against Egreen in federal court to get its inventory back.
  • In July 2026, a Vevor executive allegedly tried to bribe an Egreen employee for information about the company's owner.
  • Days later, 'contract killing' ads targeting Egreen's owner appeared on social media.
  • On October 24, 2026, Egreen filed a lawsuit against Vevor in California state court.
  • On November 20, 2026, police searched Vevor's US headquarters in California.

The players

Vevor

A China-based DIY tools manufacturer and one of Amazon's biggest third-party sellers, with over $500 million in annual sales on the platform.

Egreen Transport Corp

A Los Angeles-based logistics firm that handled storage and shipping for Vevor's US operations.

Rubao Jiabo

The founder of Vevor, who started the company in 2007 after working in the apparel industry.

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What they’re saying

“Sishun will respond to any allegations that are properly made and properly served at the appropriate time in court. It appears that most of the allegations you mention were made by Egreen in an unserved complaint and lack plausibility on their face.”

— Alan Engle, Attorney for Vevor's parent company

What’s next

The criminal investigations by US and Chinese authorities into the alleged 'contract killing' ads are ongoing. The civil lawsuit filed by Egreen against Vevor was withdrawn without prejudice, meaning it can be refiled at a later date.

The takeaway

The explosive allegations against Vevor highlight the growing tensions and potential for escalation in disputes between Amazon's third-party sellers and the logistics firms they rely on, raising questions about the e-commerce giant's oversight of its marketplace.