French Police Probe Online Sale of Looted Luxury Goods After Riots

French authorities are investigating the widespread looting that occurred during weekend riots, with stolen luxury goods appearing for sale online just hours later, some even tagged with the hashtag #17octobre. At least 3,000 shops were looted across France, with insured losses estimated between €1 and €1.2 billion, exceeding the €730 million in damages from the 2023 riots. The government has summoned platforms like Vinted, Amazon, and eBay to demand the removal of listings, while police review surveillance footage to identify suspects. So far, 2,513 people have been arrested, with at least three already sentenced under France's fast-track legal process. Authorities are working with platforms to track stolen goods using serial numbers and embedded chips, though proving items are looted remains difficult.