Mohamed Bdj Sentenced to €150,000: When an NFT Scam Exposes Social Media Vulnerabilities

In February 2026, the Mohamed Bdj case shed light on a very real problem: the proliferation of financial scams on social media. After months of investigation, the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Repression (DGCCRF) secured a solid conviction, and the Versailles prosecutor confirmed a €150,000 fine. This case reveals how illusory promises of quick wealth attract thousands of gullible individuals online.

The Mechanics of the Crazykartssociety Scam

Between January and May 2022, Mohamed Bdj, operating behind the scenes, orchestrated a cryptocurrency project called “crazykartssociety.” The strategy was well-practiced: selling NFTs of small digital go-karts at €450 each, promising buyers substantial financial returns.

The mechanism was based on three false pillars. First, the supposedly guaranteed wealth: customers were assured they would get rich quickly. Second, access to extraordinary gains: games, rewards, exclusive benefits. Third, participation in a viable gaming economy: gameplay mechanics meant to generate continuous income. The reality was entirely different. No game was ever developed. No profits were paid out. No benefits existed.

The Numbers Behind the Deception: A Mass Scam

YouTuber Le Radis Irradié, who examined this case in depth, revealed the scale of the operation through rigorous blockchain data analysis. Of the 5,000 go-karts initially announced:

• Only 3,000 were put up for sale
• 2,400 were purchased by the founders themselves (a common tactic to create a demand illusion)
• 591 were sold to legitimate buyers

The chilling calculation: potential direct damages exceeding €265,000 for victims of this scam. Hundreds of people saw their savings vanish, duped by carefully crafted promises.

The Complicit Actors: The Case of TheKairi78

The scam extended beyond Mohamed Bdj. In December, YouTuber TheKairi78, with a large following, received a €45,000 fine for promoting this deceptive project without disclosing its commercial nature. He later publicly admitted on X (formerly Twitter) that he made a mistake by endorsing the project without proper verification.

This situation highlights a growing problem: influencers, knowingly or not, become distribution channels for scams. Their audiences—generally young and enthusiastic—are prime targets.

Authorities’ Response: Expected Toughening

DGCCRF head emphasized a shift in the landscape of financial fraud: social media has become the scammers’ favorite playground. The scope of the problem was crystallized through legal actions: in 2024 alone, DGCCRF pursued ten influencers involved in fraudulent trading or cryptocurrency schemes.

These figures reflect an alarming trend: the financialization of social media has created an ecosystem ripe for exploitation. Algorithms amplify attractive messages, influencers enjoy credibility with their followers, and regulators struggle to keep pace with evolving scams.

Mohamed Bdj Before Justice: Deafening Silence

When investigators tried to get a statement from Mohamed Bdj to hear his side, he refused to speak publicly. He simply advised journalists to “find a very good lawyer,” suggesting that the legal battle will be complex and potentially lengthy.

Lessons and Precautions for the Savvy Investor

The Mohamed Bdj case offers several crucial lessons. First, promises of quick riches—especially in NFTs, trading, or cryptocurrencies—should be approached with extreme skepticism. Second, an influencer’s popularity does not guarantee a project’s legitimacy; many accept payments without verifying what they promote.

Third, classic schemes remain effective: creating an appearance of legitimacy through mass self-purchases (the 2,400 karts bought by the founders), making technically complex but vague promises, and exploiting FOMO (fear of missing out) among novice investors.

In 2026, as DGCCRF intensifies its crackdown on online scammers, consumers must stay vigilant. Cases like Mohamed Bdj and the crazykartssociety project will only disappear when the public stops believing in impossible returns. Until then, scammers will continue to innovate, and authorities will keep pursuing them.