New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Fast-fashion giant Shein has launched an investigation after an image resembling Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was spotted on its website, apparently modelling a shirt.

The photo, which showed a man wearing a plain white short-sleeved shirt, was quickly removed after it began circulating online. The sweater was reportedly listed for sale at just under $10.

In a statement to BBC News a Shein spokesperson said:

"The image in question was provided by a third-party vendor and was removed immediately upon discovery.

We have stringent standards for all listings on our platform and are conducting a thorough investigation. We will also strengthen our monitoring processe...