Are children being sold on Vinted? BBC investigates

Are children being sold on Vinted? BBC investigates

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Posts circulating on social media have raised questions about the European platform 'Vinted', which specializes in buying and selling second-hand goods, after allegations linked it to child trafficking.

Authorities in France and Germany are currently investigating these posts, while German police confirm that there is no credible evidence yet to prove those allegations.

But what were these claims based on? And how did the platform respond?

Details with Sherihan Al-Akhras from the BBC fact-checking team.

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