Musk's X pays $5.2 million in Brazil fines to incorrect account

Elon Musk's X has paid $5.2 million in fines in Brazil to resolve a dispute with a judge over disinformation. However, the payment was made to the wrong account, prompting the Supreme Court to order the funds be redirected. The platform was banned in Brazil after Musk did not comply with court orders to remove certain accounts and appoint a legal representative. X had 22 million users in Brazil before the ban and has since taken steps to meet the court's demands. The conflict began during Brazil's 2022 presidential election and escalated after attacks by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro. X briefly resumed service in mid-September but was shut down again after further threats of fines.