Vinted removes looted goods listings after French riots

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Vinted has removed listings of items believed to have been looted from shops during riots in France, saying it took immediate action to identify and delete such posts. The second-hand platform said it has zero tolerance for stolen goods and has stepped up monitoring of suspicious listings since weekend unrest, working with French authorities and police. At least 1,200 people were arrested as protests over cost of living turned violent, with over 2,000 businesses impacted and luxury stores damaged in Paris, Marseille, and Lille.


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