Summary
French authorities searched the Paris offices of social media company X as part of a cybercrime investigation that began in January 2025. The investigation involves France's cybercrime unit and Europol. Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been asked to attend voluntary questioning.
Key Facts
- French authorities are investigating social media platform X for cybercrime.
- The search took place at X's offices in Paris.
- The investigation started in January 2025.
- It involves the Paris public prosecutor's cybercrime unit, France's National Cyber Unit, and Europol.
- Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been invited for questioning.
- The investigation aims to ensure X complies with French laws.
- The prosecutor's office announced it is no longer using X and will post updates on LinkedIn and Instagram.
