X Exposes Bribery Network Targeting Crypto Account Restorations
Elon Musk's social media platform X has publicly revealed a bribery scheme aimed at reinstating suspended crypto accounts. Middlemen allegedly offered payments to X employees on behalf of banned users involved in scams and market manipulation. The operation, which avoided direct contact between offenders and staff, reportedly ties to a broader cybercriminal network known as "The Com."
X's Global Government Affairs team confirmed multiple attempted bribes but withheld specifics on compromised accounts or employees. Law enforcement is now investigating the scale of the operation. The platform emphasized its zero-tolerance stance against such manipulation attempts.