Overview
- Resale listings for goods taken during the 17 October pillages have proliferated on second‑hand platforms such as Vinted and LeBonCoin.
- Many adverts and social posts show clear signs the items are new or stolen, including store tags, antivol devices, sealed packaging and videos of people displaying looted goods.
- Vinted says it has applied a “zero tolerance” policy, removed suspect listings and is working with police, while eBay and LeBonCoin had not publicly replied to journalists at the time of reporting.
- Trading in goods known to be stolen is a criminal offence of recel under article 321‑1 of the French Penal Code and can lead to up to five years in prison, heavy fines and confiscation of items.
- Politicians and officials have urged faster takedowns and data sharing with investigators, but rapid posting volumes, buyer demand and mixed public reaction complicate enforcement and deepen losses for affected shopkeepers.