Eliahou Paldiel and Carlos Arturo Suarez Palacios allegedly orchestrated a fraudulent scheme selling hacked smartphones to over 800 ride-share drivers, enabling fake surge pricing.
Court documents reveal the duo likened their illegal services to addiction, highlighting how drivers became reliant on the hacked technology, showcasing the persuasive tactics used.
The men provided instructions to drivers on avoiding detection while using the unauthorized 'FakeGPS' app, indicating a calculated approach to perpetuating their fraud.
With over $40 million earned through fraudulent means, the operation spanned nearly six years, revealing a significant scale of deceit in the ride-sharing market.
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