Authorities Seek Help from On-Chain Sleuth
ZachXBT, a well-known blockchain investigator, claims he’s been harassed by agents from the IRS Criminal Investigation unit. He alleges that they’ve shown up at his old addresses, contacted him through personal emails, and sent mail despite his public contact information being available.
IRS-CI Praises ZachXBT’s Work
In one email shared by ZachXBT, an IRS-CI special agent praises his work in ensuring the safety of the crypto space. However, ZachXBT emphasizes that he’s committed to helping victims of scams, but only when his boundaries and privacy are respected.
ZachXBT Declines to Help with Crypto-Related Crimes
ZachXBT recently refused to assist holders of a meme coin project that shut down shortly after its launch. He explained that he prefers to help actual victims rather than those who gamble on speculative projects.
Impact on Meme Coin Project
The developers of the meme coin project cited harassment as a reason for shutting down the project. As of writing, the coin has lost almost all of its value.
