Paris Prosecutor Launches Judicial Investigation into Elon Musk and X

The Paris public prosecutor has opened a judicial investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X, following allegations of algorithm abuse and fraudulent data. This development comes after Musk failed to appear for questioning.

Thu May 07 2026

Judicial Investigation into X Platform Over Alleged Algorithm Abuse

The Paris public prosecutor has initiated a judicial investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X, the prosecutor's office announced on Thursday. This marks a new phase in an ongoing investigation concerning alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data. The latest legal development places investigating judges in charge of the probe.

Probe Deepens After Musk's Failure to Appear

This move follows tech billionaire Musk's failure to attend an April 20 summons for questioning. The public prosecutor is requesting that judges pursue charges against X.AI Holdings Corp, X Corp, and other related entities.

*Source: SCMP (2026-05-07)*

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