X Cracks Down on Bribery Network Linked to Crypto Scams
According to X’s Global Government Affairs team, intermediaries offered staff payments to reinstate suspended crypto scam accounts, with investigations linking the effort to a wider cybercriminal group.
On September 19, 2025, X revealed a bribery network where intermediaries attempted to pay staff to reinstate suspended accounts tied to crypto scams and market manipulation. The scheme avoided direct contact between banned users and employees, instead relying on middlemen. Reports suggest links to a cybercriminal group known as “The Com.” X has launched legal proceedings and is cooperating with law enforcement while tightening internal checks. The platform reported suspending around 335 million abusive accounts in recent months. Investigations are ongoing, and no indictments have been made public yet.
- Crypto Scam: A fraudulent scheme involving cryptocurrencies, often intending to steal digital assets or manipulate markets.
- Platform Manipulation: Coordinated actions designed to distort activity, engagement, or visibility on a digital platform for personal or financial gain.
- The Com: A cybercriminal group reported to be linked to bribery schemes, crypto fraud, and other forms of online crime.