Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have charged two individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud rideshare customers and drivers. The defendants allegedly developed and sold applications, including one named 'Screwber,' which allowed rideshare drivers to manipulate GPS systems and charge fraudulent surge pricing fees. The scheme reportedly generated $40 million in bogus fares, affecting hundreds of drivers and customers. The FBI New York office and the Eastern District of New York announced the indictment, highlighting the extensive nature of the fraudulent activities.