French authorities investigate claims that the secondhand shopping platform Vinted may be used to traffic children, after users reported a “spate” of allegedly sexually coded adverts. According to the reports, some listings feature children’s items such as toys, including plush toys and baby dolls, offered at unusually high prices. The allegations have prompted a police probe in France, with investigators assessing whether the listings violate the law and whether there is any organised activity behind the postings. The accounts describe how multiple unusual listings were observed by users, who then raised concerns. The investigation focuses on understanding the nature of the adverts and the activity of the accounts responsible for posting them. The reports do not provide confirmed details of any trafficking operation or specific evidence in the public summaries, and they present the matter as an ongoing investigation prompted by user complaints and observed listings.