It is also alleged that criminals used the Facebook platform to defraud Australian users and that Facebook was criminally negligent by not taking adequate steps to deter them. Forrest had earlier requested Facebook not to allow investment plans to be promoted on its platform. Take steps for this. In November 2019, Forrest also wrote an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg in this regard. After this the case was decided.
Facebook’s Meta declined to comment, but said it had always worked to prevent such ads from appearing and also blocked advertisers.
The lawsuit states that since March 2019, ads have appeared on Facebook that claimed to promote investment schemes in cryptocurrencies using Forrest’s image.
In a statement, Forrest said the action is being taken by Australians who work their entire lives to build up their savings. Under Australian law, private prosecution of a foreign corporation requires the consent of the country’s Attorney General.
The Attorney-General has given his consent for a private prosecution against Facebook. Principal Steven Lewis will fight the legal battle on Forrest’s behalf. The Attorney General’s office did not immediately respond to comments sought on the matter. If Facebook is found guilty, it will face a maximum fine of 126,000 AUD (approximately Rs 67.12 lakh) on each of the three charges. The hearing of the matter will start from March 28. In September last year, Forrest also filed a separate civil case against Facebook in California’s Superior Court.
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