Telegram banned in India: Telegram is being investigated by Indian authorities for possible gambling and extortion. An investigation by I4C under MHA and MeitY may lead to a ban.
Telegram banned in India: According to Moneycontrol, the Indian government is looking into the messaging service Telegram because of worries that it’s being used for illicit purposes including gambling and extortion. Depending on the investigation’s results, the app might be banned, it continued.
Under the auspices of the Ministries of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Home Affairs (MHA), the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) is conducting the inquiry.
This follows the August 24 arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov in Paris on suspicion of violating the app’s moderation regulations, which include failing to stop illegal activity on the network. The arrest was criticized by tech mogul Elon Musk and leaker Edward Snowden.
Telegram banned in India: Will India outlaw Telegram?
The investigation’s findings, according to the article, would determine the ultimate decision. Telegram conforms to the Information Technology (IT) Rules of India, which mandate that platforms designate a chief compliance officer, a nodal person, and issue monthly compliance reports.
