France launches probe into suspected child trafficking on Vinted
French authorities have initiated an investigation following reports of suspicious listings on the secondhand resale platform Vinted that users linked to potential child trafficking.
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French authorities have opened a formal probe into the resale application Vinted after social media users alerted officials to unusual activity on the platform. The investigation follows growing concerns raised by online users who suspect that specific listings on the site may be connected to child trafficking.
According to The Local, the inquiry was prompted by these public alarms regarding the nature of the listings found on the app. As of June 27, 2026, the investigation is ongoing to determine if there is any merit to the allegations linking the resale platform to illicit activities.
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