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Video. What's behind the viral claims of child trafficking on Vinted?

Updated: 02/07/2026 - 13:42 GMT+2

Millions have viewed videos claiming that children are being sold through coded advertisements on the popular second-hand online marketplace Vinted. What's behind the rumours?

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