A large number of RMT was found in Final Fantasy XI, Square Enix starts to take countermeasures and has suspended more than 250 accounts in the process.

Recently, a number of accounts which were confirmed to FFXI Gil have violated the the user agreement by using unauthorized third-party software tools were discovered and have been permanently suspended.             

Since the middle of May, 2006, the development team and the GMs carried out a detailed investigation FFXI Gil of this problem, and discovered the existence of a group using illicit methods to produce large amounts of gil that are later sold in the real world (Real Money Trading). We would like to take this opportunity to outline the measures that have been taken to correct this issue.

Based on the results of  FFXI Gil this investigation, more than 250 accounts among those found to be involved in large-scale RMT operations have been terminated. We will continue to monitor accounts suspected of dealing in gil created or obtained in an unfair manner. Thanks to these FFXI Gil measures, more than 250 billion gil has been removed from circulation.

As has been previously FFXI Gil stated, acts of RMT will not be tolerated in FINAL FANTASY XI, and any violations of the user agreement will be dealt with severely. We would like to assure FFXI Gil our players that all efforts are being made to ensure a fair playing experience.

We hope to have your continuing understanding and cooperation in creating a Vana?diel that everyone can enjoy