Google Sues Chinese Developers Over Crypto Scam Targeting 100,000 Users

Google sued two Chinese app developers for allegedly running a pig butchering crypto scam targeting 100K users over 4 years via 87 fraudulent apps.

The scam displayed fake investment returns then prevented withdrawals, siphoning up to $75K per victim.

Tactics included building fake friendships on Google Voice, promoting sham opportunities on YouTube, and affiliate marketing on social media.

Fraudulent apps included fake crypto exchanges like TionRT and SkypeWallet, and an app called Starlight that scammed 6K Ghanaians.

Google estimates 100K users globally and 8.7K Americans were victimized, and is seeking an injunction to prevent further harm.