Telegram Under Scrutiny: Indian Government Investigates App Over Criminal Activities
Telegram under investigation by Indian government for its alleged role in criminal activities like extortion and gambling
The probe by the Ministry of Home Affairs and MeitY could lead to a potential ban, depending on the findings.
Telegram has been criticized for its role in the UGC-NEET paper leak, intensifying government scrutiny
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France over alleged offences like fraud, cyberbullying, and drug trafficking
Indian authorities face challenges with Telegram due to its lack of a physical presence in the country
Telegram claims compliance with Indian laws but faces criticism over child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the platform
The IT ministry issued notices to Telegram in October 2023, demanding the removal of child sexual abuse material
A final decision on a possible Telegram ban in India awaits the outcome of the ongoing investigation
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