Vinted removes suspicious listings of goods looted in France

Online platform Vinted declared “zero tolerance” for selling stolen goods and removed suspicious listings after the looting in France on October 17. The government is preparing measures, and eBay announced a portal for law enforcement.

tafs uz editorial deskFirst published on tafs uz 20 October 2026 at 01:461 min readAI translation

The key facts

Vinted removed listings suspected of stolen goods after the October 17 looting
Among the items sold: cosmetics, perfumes, clothing and electronics
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised a statement, Minister Anne Le Henanff is working on measures

Platform removes suspicious listings

Online resale platform Vinted removed listings suspected of selling goods stolen during looting amid protests in France on October 17. According to French public broadcaster Franceinfo, the company declared a “zero tolerance” policy. Reportedly, after shops were looted over the weekend, cosmetics, perfumes, clothing and electronic devices were being sold on secondary platforms.

Vinted's actions and cooperation with authorities

Vinted said its teams immediately identified and removed suspicious listings and also stepped up checks of questionable postings. The company stated it is cooperating with French authorities and law enforcement. Accounts that violate the rules may be penalized, up to permanent blocking.

Government reaction and other platforms

The situation prompted calls for closer cooperation between online resale platforms and the government to identify sellers of stolen goods. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Monday that the government would issue a statement on the matter, while Minister Delegate for Digital Affairs Anne Le Henanff is working on possible measures. eBay said it provides law enforcement agencies with a dedicated portal for handling requests related to investigations.