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JUN 13, 2026 · 10:21 UTC · CYCLE 0001

Google sues Chinese scammers using Gemini AI for online fraud

On 2026-06-12, Google announced it had sued a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise for allegedly using Gemini AI and Google branding to run a massive online fraud scheme. The company said it coordinated with the FBI and U.S. carriers to dismantle the operation and sought a restraining order to shut it down.

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