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Andrew Forrest sues Meta over fake ads using his likeness

Forrest says scam advertisements used his image without permission and is pursuing legal action in a US federal court in Silicon Valley.

Published Apr 16, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam advertisements that used his likeness without permission. He is pursuing legal action to seek accountability from the company.