Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale
Summary
Vinted, a site for selling secondhand items, has removed listings that appear to be stolen goods looted during recent riots in France. The riots caused damage and looting in several cities, and Vinted is working with police to stop stolen items from being sold on its platform.Key Facts
- Vinted removed listings tied to items stolen during riots in French cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lille.
- Shops were broken into during protests that turned violent, with at least 1,200 people arrested.
- Over 2,000 businesses were affected, and damage is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of euros.
- The rioters also set fire to cars and buildings during the unrest.
- Vinted says selling or asking for stolen goods is not allowed and they ban accounts breaking rules.
- The company is cooperating with French law enforcement and improving its methods to find stolen goods.
- Luxury stores in Paris, including Dior and Louis Vuitton, were damaged or closed due to the riots.
- Football clubs in Marseille and Lille closed their stores after looting incidents.
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