French leaders ask Vinted and Leboncoin to help identify looters

French political leaders Gabriel Attal and Jordan Bardella are demanding that online resale platforms like Vinted and Leboncoin cooperate with authorities to identify those selling goods looted during weekend riots. Thousands of stores were damaged or pillaged during October 17 protests. Both politicians called for increased cooperation between marketplaces and investigators, with Attal noting some individuals openly display stolen goods for sale online. Suspicious listings appeared Sunday morning, including items described as "new with tags" and still bearing anti-theft devices. Platforms began removing them. Similar collaboration occurred after 2023 riots, and selling stolen goods carries penalties of up to five years in prison and €375,000 in fines.