French prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into social media platform X, citing allegations of data system interference and unauthorized data extraction by an organized group.

The investigation follows complaints filed in January by a French MP and a senior public official, who alleged that X’s algorithm was exploited for foreign interference, according to Reuters.

The case is being handled by the National Gendarmerie’s cybercrime unit, based on expert input and findings from public institutions.

X France CEO Laurent Buanec has denied the allegations, stating the platform enforces strict rules against hate speech and disinformation, Reuters reported.