People refusing vaccination against Covid in France are paying hundreds of euros for fake health passes in an online black market that has flourished since the government required proof of vaccination for entry into cafes, inter-city trains and other public places, reports RFI.
Since July, French residents have had to show proof they have either been vaccinated, tested negative for Covid-19 or have recovered from the disease in order to enter museums, cinemas or sports venues.
That ruling was extended to restaurants, bars, hospitals and long-distance trains earlier this month as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to compel people to get vaccinated.
While surveys show most French support the measure, opponents of compulsory vaccination have held protests for five straight weekends.
And a black market for fraudulent health passes has sprung up on social media platform Snapchat -- despite the risk of jail sentences.