X has filed a lawsuit against influencers for allegedly misusing a bot network to defraud its Creator Revenue Sharing program of $278,000.
X Sues Influencers for Fraudulent Activity
X has initiated legal proceedings against Vivek Kumar Sen, Zamyang Sherpa, and several others in the UK High Court, alleging that a bot network misappropriated over £207,384 (approximately $278,000) from its Creator Revenue Sharing program. This lawsuit was filed on September 17.
The complaint asserts that the defendants operated multiple accounts that engaged in deceptive practices to generate false engagement on Bitcoin-related content, enabling them to access creator payouts. This Creator Revenue Sharing program was active from July 2023 until its termination on September 7, 2026, when X launched a new initiative called Original Content Rewards, which specifically prohibits earnings from artificially generated interactions.
General Counsel for X, James Burnham, confirmed the lawsuit on social media, emphasizing that the platform will not tolerate fraudulent activities aimed at manipulating user engagement metrics. He stated, "We will take decisive steps to safeguard our platform and the earnings of legitimate creators."
According to the lawsuit, accounts such as @Vivek4real_, @saylordocs, and @TrendingBitcoin were linked together, posting nearly identical content within seconds to create an illusion of an active audience. The complaint details instances where two accounts posted the same phrase and chart just minutes apart, indicating a coordinated effort to mislead the platform.
Additionally, the lawsuit highlights discrepancies in the linked Stripe accounts, which are used for payouts. For instance, while one account was registered under the name "Stefan Mann," the actual bank account and email were traced back to Sen. Both individuals are reportedly based in Preston, England, despite their accounts appearing distinct.
The complaint also alleges that Sen attempted to expand this operation by recruiting other accounts with significant followings. In one message, he expressed concern over using encrypted communication to avoid detection by X.
On August 18, X suspended all nine accounts involved in the scheme, in accordance with its Authenticity Policy, which prohibits manipulation of its services through inauthentic behaviors.
This lawsuit is not X's first encounter with alleged misconduct; it previously filed a case against a bribery network. X is seeking to recover the misappropriated funds of $278,000, along with damages, interest, and legal fees, and is pursuing at least £75,000 for the investigation costs. The case is registered under claim number BL-2026-001161, and as of September 21, no defense has been submitted.
