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- Hyderabad cyber crime police have named the head of Google India as a co-accused in three separate cyber fraud cases where complainants were cheated of amounts ranging from ₹7.42 lakh to ₹24.37 lakh through fake trading and investment apps.
- The victims alleged they trusted these apps because they were available on the Google Play Store, and blamed Google for failing to moderate content despite having review mechanisms.
- Police have registered cases under the IT Act and BNS against the fraudsters and the Google India head, and are issuing a notice to Google India seeking information about these apps, with the possibility of asking for their removal if suspicious content is found.
- Google is reportedly reviewing the matter.
What to watch next
- Whether Google India responds to the police notice and what information it provides about the flagged apps
- Whether police find the apps suspicious and formally ask Google to remove them from the Play Store
- Any legal action or formal charges proceeding against the Google India head as co-accused
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