ME News reports that on August 3 (UTC+8), on-chain investigator ZachXBT tweeted that he has repeatedly assisted others in tracing fund flows without receiving promised compensation. This includes the case of crypto KOL Roshi, who was scammed $600,000 in June 2026; ZachXBT spent over five hours tracking and freezing $96,000. The victim initially claimed they would pay any fee but later refused to file a report in Denmark citing tax issues, then disappeared for weeks after ZachXBT requested a $5,000 fee. Another project offered a $25,000 bounty; after ZachXBT completed an in-depth on-chain review of the team, he discovered they had hired IT personnel linked to North Korea, leading to the attack. The project has now defaulted on payments for nine months and claims it cannot pay. (Source: Foresight News)
ZachXBT Reports Multiple Instances of Unpaid Fees After Assisting in Tracking Funds
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On-chain data analyst ZachXBT disclosed multiple cases of unpaid fees after assisting clients in tracking funds. In June 2026, he helped crypto KOL Roshi recover $96,000 from a $60,000 scam, but the client disappeared after refusing to pay a $5,000 fee. Another case involved a $25,000 bounty for an in-depth on-chain data review that uncovered staff linked to North Korea; the project has delayed payment for nine months. Altcoins to watch may face similar risks if on-chain accountability remains inconsistent.
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