India investigates Telegram for criminal activities, potentially leading to a ban.

India is investigating Telegram for its potential involvement in criminal activities like extortion and gambling, with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) leading the probe. The investigation could potentially lead to a ban of the app in India if substantial evidence of wrongdoing is found. Telegram has previously faced allegations of criminal activities, including the discovery of an online sex ring on the platform in 2019 and being asked to remove child sexual abuse material in 2023. The company has also faced copyright infringement cases from media organizations and coaching institutes.

August 26, 2024
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