Police Find No Evidence of Child Trafficking in Viral Vinted Listings

French police are investigating reports of child trafficking on the second-hand clothes website Vinted, GB News reported. Videos on social media that combine listings of extremely high-priced items with odd language have gone viral. One listing offers a bunny stuffed animal for €1,000 and describes it as a three-year-old female weighing two stone, measuring 91 centimetres, small, blue-eyed and obedient.

Another lists an Etch-A-Sketch toy for €6,000 described as shy, anxious and noisy. Sarah El Hairy, France's high commissioner for children, brought the issue to the authorities. She stated: "You can never be too careful.

I would rather see a strict precautionary principle applied than a single child left at the mercy of their abusers. The truth must be established without any taboos. " The police unit specialising in children is leading the investigation.

Police in Frankfurt, Germany, confirmed the force was investigating the Vinted posts. Vinted stated its investigations found no credible evidence linking posts to child trafficking. The company said it is removing fake listings made to fuel the conversation and taking action on accounts, including bans.

It added that it is collaborating closely with the relevant authorities. Frankfurt police stated: "We are taking these reports very seriously. We are also aware of the emotional reactions and fears such descriptions can trigger.

Based on current information, there are strong indications that these are fake ads.