The analysis of the data seized by the French researchers in last week's raidteams held at its headquarters Google in Paris could possibly last years, according to French financial prosecutor Eliane Houlette.
Dozens of police officers in the French police raided the headquarters of Google on Tuesday, investigating the company as a suspected tax evasion.
"We have collected a lot of data computerHoulette said in an interview with Europe 1 radio, iTele TV and Le Monde newspaper, adding that 96 people were involved in the raid.
"We have to analyze (the data) ... it will take months, hopefully not years, but we are very limited inconditions. "
Google, which has announced that it fully complies with French law, is under pressure across Europe from public opinion and governments angry at the way multinationals are exploiting their global presence to minimize their tax liabilities.
