Musk vs. France: Raid on X Offices Sparks Heated Accusations

Tensions flared after a raid on X's offices in Paris. Elon Musk denounced the investigation as politically motivated, triggering a sharp response from France.

Musk described the investigation as an "arbitrary judicial action" and accused the Paris prosecutor's office of excessive publicity and pursuing "illegal political goals."

The French Foreign Ministry rejected Musk's claims, calling it "political theater" and emphasizing that the investigation concerns serious offenses.

The Paris prosecutor's office has summoned Musk to testify on April 20. The charges include malicious algorithms, complicity in possession and trafficking of child pornography, deepfakes, and hate speech.

The prosecutor's office clarified that the investigation was conducted with Europol's presence and aims to ensure X's compliance with French law.