The developers and their associates are accused of uploading 87 fraudulent crypto and investment apps to the Play Store.
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Some were also talked into becoming affiliates who would promote the apps themselves.
To make the apps appear legitimate, users were occasionally able to withdraw small amounts of money.
Google claims the developers broke its terms of service and violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
It is asking the court for a permanent injunction against the defendants and an unspecified amount in damages.
Google added that it wants the suit to serve as a precedent to deter future bad actors.
