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In late 2023, French streamer TeufeurS was extorted for a ransom after a family member was kidnapped in France. I can finally share that I helped lead efforts that resulted in an ~$800K freeze with the Binance Security team after a $2M ransom was paid. Six suspects tied to the incident were later arrested. Given the sensitivity of the case, I held off commenting until now. I have since assisted with asset freezes and identifying culprits in several of the recent France home invasion robberies, and hope to share details in the coming months. If you or someone you know falls victim, reach out as soon as possible rather than delay. I prioritize these types of cases as they have grown more frequent amidst this disturbing trend.

11:18 AM · Apr 22, 2026 · 1.2M Views

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0xlolz @Oxlolz · Apr 22

@zachxbt if there were more good hearted people like you in the world it would be a much better place

brightone (privacy arc) @bright_125 · Apr 22

@zachxbt good work zachxbt 👏

? @spicycrypto420 · Apr 22

@zachxbt I can’t wait to get posted by Zach soon

Siuuuuuuuuuuu @yesmessithegoat · Apr 22

@zachxbt King 👑

DH @dxvid · Apr 22 80K

@zachxbt Stay safe out there ladies n gents.

Meta_wu @ferwoo1990 · Apr 22

@zachxbt You are such a good person.

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@zachxbt 您真是个好人 good people

Meadow @meadowmarque · Apr 22

@zachxbt Nice work Zach

swarmik @swarmister · Apr 22

@zachxbt Man, this is crazy, I mean, I'm surprised by just how much of an impact you've had. Keep up the great work; I'm incredibly proud that there are people like you in our industry.

ebum @xEbumx · Apr 22

@zachxbt goat work

Aishwarya @aishdesign · Apr 22

@zachxbt you're a gem for the crypto space, zach

Sarthiii @SarthiB7 · Apr 22

@zachxbt reasons ppl stay anon and still others ask why are you not doxxed

Mak @brelgino · Apr 22

@zachxbt That's really cool man. Could you publish a short guide on how to protect yourself from blackmail and other threats? There are many naive people who are easily manipulated, I think this would be useful

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jedi 🥷 @jedifractal · Apr 22 18K

@zachxbt 🐐

Rodney @cryptojourneyrs · Apr 22 162K

@zachxbt Which one do we like better chat? x.com/cryptojourneyrs/status/2…

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Innerdevcrypto @Innerdevcrypto · Apr 22 41K

@zachxbt legend no words can describe the gratitude for what you do

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🫵 @oodegen · Apr 22

@zachxbt Stay safe with your assets and your family; there's no need to overextend yourself and be a victim outside at the hands of crazy people.

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@zachxbt Rester en sécurité avec vos actifs et vos familles pas besoin de trop démontrer et être une victime dehors par des gens fou

prodip @potu_eth · Apr 22 11K

@zachxbt Great work, freezing those funds and helping victims.

IOC Investigations @intell_on_chain · Apr 22

@zachxbt Great work Zach

Lady M @CryptoLady_M · Apr 22 234K

@zachxbt Shows how crypto security teams can play a critical role in real-world incident response

Maximus @TheCardanoTimes · Apr 22

@zachxbt Really good on you, god bless your heart.

0xOnchaineye 👁️ @0x_OnChainEye · Apr 22

@zachxbt wtf is wrong in france actually ?

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Wazz @WazzCrypto · Apr 22 55K

@zachxbt These are some of the most horrible crimes in crypto, sad they have become so prevalent specially in france and it's very heartwarming to see you have a direct impact in solving them. great job

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Ruslan Khairullin @Rus_Khairullin · Apr 22 129K

@zachxbt The wildest thing about this post is how casually it is written. $800K frozen. Six arrests. A family protected. For Zach this is just Wednesday. 🙏

Digi @digiii · Apr 22 98K

@zachxbt ZACH MODE

Geninsus | Jupiter @Geninsus · Apr 22

@zachxbt Thank you for your service 🫡

THISMA @thismacapital · Apr 22 18K

@zachxbt Goat

THISMA @thismacapital · Apr 22 18K

@zachxbt @PoliceNationale please hire him

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@zachxbt @PoliceNationale embauchez le svp

D @SoloLeveling44 · Apr 22

@zachxbt Not awesome this happened, but awesome stuff on your end man. You work hard, and you are very appreciated.

Specter @SpecterAnalyst · Apr 22 15K

@zachxbt France is the top jurisdiction for physical attacks and home invasion victims. What an incredible....well done, ser.

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KrQnik @KrQnik · Apr 22

@zachxbt Thanks for your work 🫡

ZeroZero3 @iamZeroZero3 · Apr 22

@zachxbt This space is getting tougher and tougher, you have to avoid scams/hacking on a daily basis, irl kidnappers and possible future hackers with the help of AI hacking and transferring funds in your wallet to another address.

ZØRN @_z0rn · Apr 22

@zachxbt How is this working, do you take consultant hours our do you just hope for a donation from the victims

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Padprobe @g_padprobe · Apr 22

@zachxbt Sorry this is happening but so glad we have u in our industry. We need a new Netflix superhero show x.com/g_padprobe/status/204691…

0xLouisT @0xLouisT · Apr 22

@zachxbt Absolute legend Zach

Cryptaveli @cryptaveli · Apr 22

@zachxbt Great work man. This is one of the craziest types of crimes in the space

Joutetsu 🇺🇸🇷🇺 @Joutetsu · Apr 22

@zachxbt A lot of these stories come from France. It is quite alarming. Overall love France but this is quite off putting. I am almost inclined to believe that in many cases the police are actually involved.

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arbadacarba 🐈‍⬛🏴‍☠️ @arbadacarbaYK · Apr 22

@zachxbt x.com/arbadacarbaYK/status/204…

Cecilien @cecilialsn · Apr 22

@zachxbt Ty for all you do, makes a big difference to individuals' dire situations, and the space as a whole 🏆

Jonesy @jonesrrrrrr · Apr 22

@zachxbt Yeah bro Medal of Honor your a saint no one was able to do this work. I’ve only seen you. Much love.

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⬣ ⬡ @_thesixxx · Apr 22

@zachxbt You’re a treasury for the space. Keep up the good fight! We all should be like Zach. #BeLikeZachxbt

marin @mar1dev · Apr 22

@zachxbt I know I’ve told you this many times before, but thank you so much for doing things like this. Your penguin doesn’t need a cape to be a hero.

Ugo Simba (🪶,🦁) @EvandaEscobar · Apr 22

@zachxbt @tweem 100k views

zayn @zayn4pf · Apr 22 13K

@zachxbt 🐐

bellx @bellx_crypto · Apr 22

@zachxbt well done Zach, love to see these results!

beanie.base.eth @911Corp · Apr 22

@zachxbt @StrategicNews_ We really need to reach the French authorities but they don’t care about us.

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Jonny Dee @0xJonnyDee · Apr 22

@zachxbt Not all heroes wear capes, well done Zach. x.com/0xJonnyDee/status/204691…

Nakamoto Max @NakamotoMax · Apr 22

@zachxbt Great work @zachxbt you’re the Batman this space needs

Trench boi @trench_boe · Apr 22

@zachxbt Physical threats must be taken seriously. Am glad those crooks are in custody. Good job Zach

Based 🐼 @basedXBT · Apr 22 11K

@zachxbt chilling case, glad you were able to help claw some of that back.

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based mango @gomeganow · Apr 22

@zachxbt @grok is anything about the identity of the culprits known?

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𝐁𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐲 ⟡ @Arifxt10 · Apr 22

@zachxbt @brelgino Any update on the $M token investigation? I saw they’re blaming you

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RaRa 💭 @faceofsol · Apr 22

@zachxbt @WazzCrypto x.com/faceofsol/status/2046917…

Algod @AlgodTrading · Apr 22 201K

@zachxbt @brelgino Or.. leave Europe 😀

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Rodney @cryptojourneyrs · Apr 22 162K

@_Umart1 @zachxbt Left or right?

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Mak @brelgino · Apr 22

friends also told me to avoid using face recognition to access my phones. though i'm not sure how much that would actually help if someone really kidnapped you. recently read an article about some bloggers who got kidnapped in bali or thailand and were tortured for ransom money... scary world we live in

ZachXBT @zachxbt · Apr 22 1.1M

@Arifxt10 @brelgino I provided multiple pieces of evidence showing the token valuation is fake (>90% insider concentration, 40K onchain liquidity, unusual spot transfers, etc) Cannot force exchanges to take further action…..

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彡ṀḀjṏƦ彡® @m_m3l · Apr 22

@zachxbt @WazzCrypto "Oui oui" bro became so french all of a sudden😂😂😂😂 seriously tho, another awesome job bro, we're lucky to have u

liquidated (Dev Arc) @liquidated0x · Apr 22

@zachxbt @_z0rn yeah I was about to mention this being taken advantage of but good job btw if you need help with anything or you want to offload some of your works to an intern, I'm available ty

Hajduk💹🧲 @shitcoin_maxxi · Apr 22

@AlgodTrading @zachxbt @brelgino There's a few cases in dubai. Not as reported

ZachXBT @zachxbt · Apr 22 1.1M

@notsofast ty

Rodney @cryptojourneyrs · Apr 22 162K

@sablepixxie @zachxbt SpoOoOoOoky!

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beanie.base.eth @911Corp · Apr 22

@zachxbt @StrategicNews_ Glad to read your answer Zach, and thank you for all your work. Indeed, the real problem stems primarily from the justice system, our police officers have always acted and reacted as they should.

Mike | 0x Web3 @its0xMike · Apr 22

@zachxbt @trading_axe @veH0rny LMAO

beanie.base.eth @911Corp · Apr 22

@BrodLobby @zachxbt @StrategicNews_ And also to allow our personal data to be leaked.

Spiffy Lad🤡 @SpiffyLad · Apr 22

@zachxbt @trading_axe @veH0rny x.com/SpiffyLad/status/2046929…

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jedi 🥷 @jedifractal · Apr 22 18K

@zachxbt @trading_axe @veH0rny Only one solution for these mfers. A proper poesklap.

ebum @xEbumx · Apr 22

@zachxbt @trading_axe @veH0rny these guys doing the doxxed irl equivalent of pnl screenshotting, what could go wrong

brian @launderedfunds · Apr 22

@zachxbt @trading_axe @veH0rny pov: ur name is john

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𝐻𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ, 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑜ℎ 𓁭 @TheNextPharaon · Apr 22

@zachxbt @teufeurs hey zach, personally got scammed 10k€ on honeypots on the plasma network back in november. i don’t know if u can do something or at least identify the scammers, i reached you out on dm

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Coco @CocosLair · Apr 22

@zachxbt @trading_axe @veH0rny It scares me that it was a commando that grabbed his dad. I really thought these were thugs now going for a new audience to rob with higher upside. Commando's don't seem like those who steal wallets or a watch in the streets.

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比特唐三藏🐂🀄️ @tangsanzangbtc · Apr 22 13K

@zachxbt @10xrevv It’s no wonder everyone prefers operating in jurisdictions with transparent, predictable frameworks. These “lawless” environments are toxic for long-term industry growth.

james.base.eth @james_base_eth · Apr 22

@zachxbt @10xrevv Right said. It's better to stay away from these illegalities. I am from proudly from India and I can say it's mostly corruption on top of inefficiency. Can't say for other countries though.

Revv @10xrevv · Apr 22

@zachxbt appreciate the detailed answer, thank you for taking the time

AJDominic 🐂🀄️ @A_J_Dominic · Apr 22

it took you long enough to spill out where your hostility for third worlders is coming from. You can blame their govt, but they’re decent ppl living in those countries who are into crypto just like you. so whenever you try to be happy by throwing shades at them, know they are not the cause of your problem.

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Sol Investigator @_sol_moonboy · Apr 22 19K

@zachxbt @10xrevv that's why we call you Legend 🫡

Specter @SpecterAnalyst · Apr 22 15K

@zachxbt @vasuxbt @10xrevv Anytime I read the Tigran Gambaryan story, I suddenly get angry. It was a very bad experience that no one should ever have to suffer.

Taimoor @taimooor · Apr 22

@zachxbt What Abt those Monorix scammers

SKOOB @OkechukwuOzor · Apr 22

@zachxbt @10xrevv Mmmm, the Nigerian part is heartbreaking. APC has ruined Nigeria.

Tate Crypto 🇺🇲 @ThankgodIkedi · Apr 22

@zachxbt @notsofast @10xrevv The government is corrupt not the people . When Government are inefficient or indirectly abetting few people who are evil, doesn't mean everyone in the country is evil x.com/ThankgodIkedi/status/204…

Reyna @reynavalo230 · Apr 22

@zachxbt @vasuxbt @10xrevv It’s really upsetting but it’s true about the Indian system

mick maguire 🔸️🔶️🔸️ @The51stGreen · Apr 22

@zachxbt @0xLobsterMonkey @bagaspramudita_ 😂

Your Web3 Guy @yourweb3guys · Apr 22

@zachxbt @10xrevv Why do I see 3 times INDIA 💀 x.com/yourweb3guys/status/2046…

Kalai @kalai_neo · Apr 22

@zachxbt @vasuxbt @10xrevv Don’t bother with Indian cases , I’ve been battling years for P2P scam .. And I gave up after certain point

Bharath Crypto🏹 @bharathcrypto · Apr 22

@zachxbt @10xrevv As an Indian, I agree 100%. Indian system is corrupted and there is no hope for crypto investors. Even in P2P scams, frozen amounts were never properly investigated and crypto guys were screwed forever, thanks to the unskilled and incapable Cyber Police in India @CyberCrimeshyd

Merunas @Merunas2 · Apr 22

@zachxbt @notsofast @10xrevv The Indian system is a complete joke.

ktfktyv @skjdhiussduhs · Apr 22

@Arifxt10 @zachxbt @brelgino scam token and exchanges they are working togheter i reported my case to @Gate @Han_Gate exchange and they said that M CEO said that token is not scam and they send me link to CEO post on twitter HAHA. So exchanges are colleting fees and chilling. and i lost all money on M

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AzraCiv @AzraCiv2310 · Apr 22

@zachxbt @trading_axe @veH0rny OMG this is just 🤮. And he toaght he was cleavera t the time 😅😅😅ThA street OG with da bling 🫣

Danny Riggs @D_riggs11 · Apr 22

@zachxbt @10xrevv Sir if I may ask pls what about a case in South Africa ?

FCS @floycrypto · Apr 22

@zachxbt @10xrevv What hardware wallet you are currently using to protect your funds?

Jaynabyzz @ffh03298 · Apr 23

@zachxbt @teufeurs Look at $chip same manipulation

Jaynabyzz @ffh03298 · Apr 23

@zachxbt @10xrevv $chip manipulation. Look into this

BigBrain Less @bigbrainless · Apr 23

@zachxbt @10xrevv In India, it is true that in some P2P cases, scammers register accounts, and the government still helps block genuine accounts. When genuine people complain, no action is taken.