diff --git a/app/src/main/java/eu/kanade/tachiyomi/ui/reader/ReaderPresenter.kt b/app/src/main/java/eu/kanade/tachiyomi/ui/reader/ReaderPresenter.kt
index af50de7391..995e75fc4f 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/eu/kanade/tachiyomi/ui/reader/ReaderPresenter.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/eu/kanade/tachiyomi/ui/reader/ReaderPresenter.kt
@@ -56,8 +56,6 @@ class ReaderPresenter(
     private val preferences: PreferencesHelper = Injekt.get()
 ) : BasePresenter<ReaderActivity>() {
 
-    private var scope = CoroutineScope(Job() + Dispatchers.Default)
-
     /**
      * The manga loaded in the reader. It can be null when instantiated for a short time.
      */