X sues Bitcoin bloggers in the UK, seeking recovery of at least 278000 USD in Creator Revenue Share

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X sues Bitcoin bloggers, alleging manipulation of a bot network to fraudulently obtain 278000 USD Creator Revenue Share

BlockBeats news,September 22, X has filed a lawsuit with the UK High Court against Vivek Kumar Sen, Zamyang Sherpa, and other unnamed individuals, alleging that they operated a coordinated bot network to fraudulently obtain at least X Creator Revenue Share proceeds by manipulating engagement data. 207400 pounds (approximately 278000 USD).

X stated that the defendants operated 6 primary accounts and at least 3 auxiliary accounts, which for an extended period posted highly similar Bitcoin content and generated fake engagement through mutual likes and reposts among the accounts. Some Stripe accounts associated with these accounts were also alleged to have used names and bank accounts that did not match the actual operators in order to conceal the source of funds.

X stated that the network participated in the Creator Revenue Share program from 2023 to 2026, under which advertising revenue was distributed based on engagement data such as likes, replies, and reposts. The program was formally discontinued in September 7 and replaced by Original Content Rewards, which explicitly excludes fake engagement that is "artificially generated."

On August 18, X suspended the 9 accounts involved and demanded that the defendants return at least 278000 USD, while also seeking investigation costs, damages, interest, and legal fees. As of September 21, no defendant has filed a defense in the case.

Original link https://m.theblockbeats.info/flash/368307

Key points

X has filed a lawsuit with the UK High Court against Vivek Kumar Sen, Zamyang Sherpa, and other unnamed individuals.
X alleges that the defendants operated a coordinated bot network and obtained at least 207400 pounds (approximately 278000 USD) in Creator Revenue Share proceeds by manipulating engagement data.
X says the defendants operated 6 major accounts and at least 3 auxiliary accounts, and created fake engagement through mutual likes and reposts.
X said that the network participated in the creator revenue-sharing program from 2023 to 2026.
X on August 18 suspended the accounts involved 9 accounts and demanded the return of at least 278000 USD and other fees.
As of September 21, no defendant in the case has filed a defense.

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X alleges that these accounts generated engagement such as likes and reposts among themselves, affecting the distribution of creator revenue, and therefore filed a lawsuit.

Why it matters to readers

The case concerns how the platform identifies fake engagement, as well as account and fund reviews in the creator revenue-sharing program.

This shows that likes, replies, and reposts on the platform may affect revenue and may also become evidence in a dispute.

Risks and unknowns

The relevant content currently consists of X's allegations against the defendants; the outcome of the case has not yet been determined.
The defendants have not yet filed a defense, and the identities of other unnamed individuals have not been disclosed.
The evidence does not state whether the court has determined that the bot network and the amount of funds are true.

X sues Bitcoin bloggers in the UK, seeking recovery of at least 278000 USD in Creator Revenue Share

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