The prosecutor’s office in Nanterre, located near Paris, confirmed to the AFP news agency on Friday that an official investigation has been initiated. The inquiry stems from reports made by internet users regarding suspicious advertisements posted on the Vinted platform. These listings reportedly feature items described as toys or otherwise having low intrinsic value, yet are being sold for significantly inflated sums.
A key element noted in the suspicious ads is the detailed inclusion of metrics such as the age, height, or size of children in the item descriptions. Many of these listings command prices in the four-figure range, leading authorities to look into the nature of the transactions. Separately, the article notes that Vinted recently completed a secondary share deal valued at 880 million euros, which placed the company’s valuation at 8 billion euros.
Amid these developments, an economist issued a warning concerning the upcoming autumn, stating that cost increases are anticipated to begin soon. The ongoing investigation by the Nanterre prosecutor focuses specifically on the pattern of these high-value listings on Vinted, aiming to determine the legitimacy of the advertised goods and the transactions taking place. The platform remains under scrutiny following user reports detailing the unusual nature of the pricing and descriptive details accompanying the items.
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