ABOUT Federal public ministry in Rio Grande do Sul (MPF-RS) opened a procedure this Wednesday (24) for explore the bondage simulator app that was available on the Play Storevirtual store Google. The electronic game was taken off the air early on Wednesday morning, but according to SPF-RS, several users have already downloaded it, amounting to at least a thousand downloads. Racist comments were recorded on the platform.

The MPF note states that an email has been sent to Google asking for specific information about the game. The app in question, developed by MagnusGames, allowed the user to take on the role of a slave owner, being able to seek profit and avoid escapes and rebellions, or fight for freedom and seek the abolition of the death penalty.

Apart from the case in Rio Grande do Sul, in Sao Paulo Special Unit to Combat Racial Crimes and Intolerance (hecradi), from the public prosecutor’s office, set up News of Fact to investigate the allegation. According to the MP, more than a thousand downloads were made in a short period of time, in addition to identifying hate speech in comments on the Google platform.

The deputy demanded that Google, within three days, provide information on the date, time and platform(s) on which the game was available, as well as a complete copy of all documents and the internal administrative approval process conducted by the developer. .

In addition, the prosecutor’s office requests access to the email registered by the person responsible for the game and information about the authorization policy for publishing applications available on Google Play.

The availability of a game that simulates slavery and is accompanied by racist comments caused outrage and concern among the authorities and society as a whole. The current investigation is aimed at investigating possible violations and liability, as well as assessing the need for legal and regulatory measures to prevent the spread of offensive and racist content through applications.

Google is deleting the app

Google removed the Bondage Simulator app last Wednesday afternoon. In addition, he issued a statement that he does not accept this type of content.

“The mentioned app has been removed from Google Play. We have a robust set of user safety policies that all developers must follow. We do not allow apps that promote violence or hate against individuals or groups based on race or ethnicity, or that depict or promote unwarranted violence or other dangerous activities. Anyone who believes they have found an app that violates our policies can file a complaint. When we discover a policy violation, we take appropriate action.“

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Source: Federal State Ministry of Rio Grande do Sul.

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