Summary
Google filed a complaint against scammers who created fraudulent cryptocurrency apps on Google Play. The scammers used social engineering to con victims into investing in these apps. Google seeks a permanent injunction and financial compensation from the defendants.
Key Points
1. Google filed a complaint against a group of alleged scammers for conducting a Fraud Scheme involving cryptocurrency exchanges and investment platforms.
2. The defendants created fraudulent apps on Google Play, made misrepresentations to upload them, and used various tactics to persuade victims to invest through their apps.
3. Google seeks a permanent injunction against the defendants, financial losses from the scheme have been substantial, and at least approximately 100,000 users have downloaded the Fraudulent Apps.