Path of Exile permanently bans controversial trading figure Jenebu
A well-known figure in Path of Exile has been permanently banned from the game. Jenebu, the head of The Forbidden Trove Discord server, lost access to their account on 26 March 2026. The move was met with widespread approval from players, many calling it the 'highlight of the season'. Jenebu ran The Forbidden Trove, a community once vital for high-end trading before Path of Exile introduced in-game currency exchange. The server offered services to duplicate rare items using a Mirror of Kalandra—a method that raised suspicions among players. Some also accused the group of real-money trading, a violation of the game's rules.
The ban came without an official explanation from Grinding Gear Games. No prior warnings or public statements about *The Forbidden Trove* were recorded before the action. Jenebu claimed to possess around 1,500 items, including discontinued ones with extreme value. Many players described interactions with the server as increasingly frustrating. After the ban, celebrations erupted across forums and social media, with long-time critics praising the decision.
Jenebu's removal marks the end of a controversial service in Path of Exile. The community's reaction suggests relief over the loss of a long-standing but divisive trading hub. No further details on the ban's reasoning have been released by the developers.
