DOGE: Investigation into DOGEQUEST and attacks on Musk, Tesla and 'X' users

As of March 20, 2025, the latest updates on the investigation into DOGEQUEST, based on available information, indicate that the FBI and cybersecurity experts are actively probing the website due to its publication of Tesla owners' personal data across the United States. The site, which emerged around March 17, 2025, featured an interactive map displaying names, addresses, and phone numbers of Tesla owners, alongside locations of Tesla dealerships and charging stations. It also included a Molotov cocktail cursor, raising concerns about incitement of violence amid a wave of anti-Tesla vandalism and arson attacks.

The investigation focuses on identifying the source of the leaked data and determining whether legal action can be taken against the site's operators. While the website claimed to "empower creative expressions of protest" and offered to remove data only if owners proved they sold their Teslas, its accuracy has been questioned—some listed individuals were verified as Tesla owners, but not all data aligned with real-world locations. Elon Musk has publicly condemned DOGEQUEST, labeling it "extreme domestic terrorism" on X, and authorities are exploring potential domestic terrorism charges, especially given concurrent attacks on Tesla properties, such as the Las Vegas arson incident involving Molotov cocktails.

Reports indicate that the site went offline sometime on March 18 or 19, 2025, though concerns persist about possible mirror sites re-emerging. The FBI has not released definitive findings on the data's origin—speculation points to public records, DMV databases, or a potential unreported Tesla breach—but no direct link has been established between DOGEQUEST and specific vandalism incidents. Tesla owners are being advised to monitor their personal information and report suspicious activity, while the broader investigation into related anti-Tesla activism continues. The situation remains fluid, with federal agencies and Tesla yet to provide official updates beyond initial statements. 17GEN4.com