Vinted, the online second-hand marketplace, said it had moved to block and remove listings it identified as connected to looting in France.
In a statement the company said that since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting." Vinted did not give further details on how many items had been removed or on the specific methods used to flag suspect listings.
The intervention follows reports that some items allegedly stolen during disturbances in parts of France were being offered for sale on online platforms. Vinted's announcement reflects growing scrutiny of digital marketplaces, which can be used to rapidly resell goods obtained in criminal activity.
Online platforms frequently say they remove illicit listings and rely on a mix of user reports and automated tools to detect prohibited items. Vinted's statement indicates the company considered the weekend activity significant enough to trigger an immediate response.
The company did not comment on whether it had shared information with law enforcement or taken further steps against accounts it suspects were involved. The platform's actions come amid broader debate in France and other countries about the responsibilities of online marketplaces to prevent the sale of stolen property and to cooperate with authorities.