Overview
- Google has filed a lawsuit against two developers accused of creating 87 fraudulent cryptocurrency apps available on the Play Store.
- The alleged scammers, identified as Yunfeng Sun and Hongnam Cheung, reportedly lured victims with promises of high returns on investments.
- Victims were unable to withdraw their funds, and the scheme is said to have affected over 100,000 users worldwide, including approximately 8,700 in the United States.
- Google seeks a permanent injunction against the defendants, preventing them from accessing Google services, and demands they pay attorney fees and costs.
- This legal action marks Google's latest effort to combat fraud on its platforms and protect users from cryptocurrency scams.