X Probes Employee Bribery Scheme Tied to Crypto Scammers

X, the social platform owned by Elon Musk, is facing a fresh security crisis after revealing that crypto scammers attempted to bribe employees in exchange for restoring banned accounts. The company confirmed it’s pursuing legal action against those involved.

Bribery Attempts Target X Staff

According to the company’s official statement, an organized group of scammers offered bribes to X employees via intermediaries rather than direct contact. The goal: to get previously suspended accounts reinstated.

The scandal highlights an ongoing problem for X. The platform is a hotbed for crypto promotion—both legitimate and fraudulent—and moderators are locked in a constant battle against scam accounts. This latest revelation suggests some fraudsters may be trying to bypass those safeguards with cash.

X has not confirmed whether any employees actually accepted the bribes.

Tied to Larger Cybercrime Network

Investigators linked the bribery scheme to “The Com,” a cybercriminal group also associated with SIM-swapping attacks, ransomware campaigns, and large-scale online scams.

The network’s reach goes well beyond X. Officials say the same actors have targeted other social platforms and gaming ecosystems, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Minecraft, and Roblox. That broad footprint underscores how pervasive and organized the operation has become.

Legal Action Underway

X stated it’s already taking legal steps against the perpetrators. While Elon Musk hasn’t commented publicly, the company stressed that its “commitment to ensuring [the] platform’s integrity is absolute.”

For users, the episode is a reminder that even major platforms remain vulnerable to cybercrime—and that the fight against crypto-related scams is far from over.