Micheál Martin secures Google data over crypto scam ads

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Micheál Martin resolved his High Court action over cryptocurrency scam advertisements on 14 December 2023, securing an order for Google to disclose account information.

The order covers names, email addresses and telephone numbers linked to the accounts, plus payment and IP address details. Google was to provide the information within 21 days.

The advertisements falsely linked Martin to a cryptocurrency trading programme, according to the report. Martin said they used his image and associated him with an investment scheme without his endorsement.

The judge granted the orders and struck out the action against Google, with no order as to costs. The information could help Martin identify those behind the advertisements and consider further legal action.