Short-selling firm Hindenburg Research said in a report released Tuesday that the videogame platform Roblox RBLX-0.26%decrease; red down pointing triangle has reported inflated user metrics to ...

Short sellers accuse Roblox of inflating user stats and enabling child exploitation Hindenburg Research, known for publishing damaging research it profits from, has been criticized for its practices.

Roblox stock’s short interest rose by 2.6% during the past month, which means those new short sellers might create more buying pressure on the stock’s recovery.

Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position in Roblox on Tuesday, alleging that the gaming platform popular among young children inflated metrics including user numbers and engagement.

Short-selling firm Hindenburg Research said in a report released Tuesday that the videogame platform Roblox has reported inflated user metrics to investors and has favored growth over child safety ...