Google Sues Alleged Crypto Scammers for Defrauding Play Store Users out of Millions in Romance Pig Butchering Crypto Scams

Google sued 2 alleged crypto scammers for using Play Store to offer fraudulent crypto apps that scammed people out of money
The scammers uploaded 87 fraudulent apps attracting over 100,000 downloads; users lost between $100-$10,000+ each
The apps were used in "pig butchering" romance scams to build relationships and convince people to invest in fake platforms
Google claims the scam damaged its reputation, cost it over $75,000 to investigate, and violated its terms of service
Google asks court to prevent further fraud, award damages, and hold scammers accountable for taking advantage of users