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Vinted removes suspected loot listings after French riots

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Vinted removed suspicious designer listings believed to contain items looted from luxury boutiques during riots in France. French ministers told online platforms to act without delay so those responsible can be prosecuted.

A Vinted spokesperson said the company took immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to the looting. The spokesperson said Vinted has stepped up monitoring and permanently bans accounts that break its rules. Reports said the listings included items suspected to come from boutiques such as Celine, Hermes and Louis Vuitton.

Digital Minister Anne Le Hénanff said stolen items were being offered on certain platforms. She said listings should be removed without delay and platforms must cooperate with state services. Small business minister Serge Papin made a similar call. The government held a meeting with marketplace operators and ministry representatives on how stolen goods are handled online.

eBay said it had not recorded an increase in suspicious listings. Sephora confirmed that several of its stores were broken into. Luxury resale expert Graham Wetzbarger said anyone who has shopped on a resale platform since the riots could have a stolen bag.

The Chambers of Commerce and Industry estimated that more than 3,000 businesses were damaged or looted. A damage estimate of 1 to 1.2 billion euros covers shop damage, not only stolen goods.

Key facts

Who
Serge Papin (small business minister); Anne Le Hénanff (digital minister); Vinted (online marketplace that removed suspicious listings); eBay (online marketplace that said it had not recorded an increase in suspicious…)
What
Vinted removed suspicious listings tied to looting of luxury boutiques during riots in France. The French government convened a meeting with marketplace operators and ministry representatives on online handling of stolen goods.
When
18 October 2026
Where
France, Marseille, Paris
Status
Reported

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