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On-Chain Investigator ZachXBT Reports Repeated Non-Payment of Tracing Fees

2026-08-03 11:06:31

ZachXBT details multiple instances of unpaid compensation for fund tracing, citing a $600K scam case and a project linked to North Korean IT personnel.

Woofun AI reports that on-chain investigator ZachXBT disclosed repeated failures to receive promised fees for assisting in fund tracing. In one instance involving crypto influencer Roshi, who lost $600,000 in June 2026, ZachXBT spent over five hours tracking and freezing $96,000; the victim initially agreed to pay but later refused to file a report in Denmark due to tax issues and vanished after a $5,000 fee demand. In another case, a project offered a $25,000 reward, but ZachXBT’s audit revealed the team had hired North Korean-related IT personnel responsible for the attack. The project had been in arrears for nine months and claimed inability to pay.

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Impact Assessment · Quick Read

These disclosures highlight the operational risks and payment uncertainties inherent in private on-chain investigation services. The involvement of North Korean-linked actors in one case underscores the persistent threat of state-sponsored cybercrime in the crypto ecosystem. Such incidents may deter independent investigators from offering pro bono or upfront-tracing services, potentially increasing costs for victims seeking recovery.
Generated by WOOFUN AI · For reference only, not investment advice

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