Luxury goods looted in French riots surface on Vinted and eBay

Luxury goods looted during recent riots in France are appearing on resale platforms like Vinted and eBay, prompting government action. Items include perfumes, designer bags, beauty products, and Pokemon cards. Vinted has activated monitoring systems to detect and remove suspicious listings, with a spokesperson confirming immediate actions and potential permanent account bans. The French government has summoned representatives from Vinted, eBay, Leboncoin, Amazon, Meta, and TikTok for a meeting. The unrest followed protests over living costs, with videos showing looters targeting Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and Celine stores. Sephora confirmed break-ins, while platforms stated they cooperate with police to remove confirmed stolen items.