Publishing same app with different names in the Play store

Question

I know it is technically possible to put the same application into the app store with 2 almost identical APKs (different package names and titles), although probably a bit d

Answer 1

As far as I know, it is allowed and certainly has been done in the past (malware masquerading as popular games). Provided the app you're publishing is your own work (and really only the name is different), then I can't see anyone reporting it either.