What happened?
X’s Global Government Affairs team uncovered a bribery network on September 19, 2025. This network was aiming to reinstate accounts that were suspended due to crypto scams and platform manipulation. Middlemen were reportedly used to approach employees with bribe offers on behalf of the banned scammers.
Who does this affect?
This affects both X’s platform users and their employees who were targeted for bribes. The discovery also has implications for other social platforms and gaming communities targeted by the same actors, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Minecraft, and Roblox.
Why does this matter?
The exposure of this bribery network underscores the ongoing challenges faced by X and similar platforms in combating misuse and maintaining trust among users. The issue is particularly pertinent given the growing prominence of crypto-related activity on such platforms. This incident may prompt increased scrutiny over security measures and calls for greater transparency in attempted manipulation.