An Indian government report says authorities are “proactively monitoring” Telegram after investigations found the platform being used for alleged illegal activities, according to multiple reports. The report, dated June 10, describes how Telegram groups are being used to share purported child sexual abuse material and to enable financial scams. It also points to examples submitted as evidence, including screenshots from Telegram groups. These include content related to alleged child sexual abuse and material depicting exploitation of children. The report additionally cites instances of fake job advertisements circulated via Telegram, which it links to scam activity. While the reports do not provide details on enforcement actions or outcomes, they characterize the government’s approach as ongoing monitoring of groups on the messaging platform. The findings are presented as part of an investigation into how Telegram is used for illegal content and fraud, and the government asserts it is taking steps to oversee relevant channels. No figures on the scale of content or number of groups monitored are included in the excerpts provided by the sources.
India says it is proactively monitoring Telegram amid illegal-content and scam concerns
An Indian government report says authorities are “proactively monitoring” Telegram after investigations found the platform being used for alleged illegal activities, according to multiple reports. The...
- India’s government report, dated June 10, says it is “proactively monitoring” Telegram groups.
- The report cites allegations that Telegram is used to share child sexual abuse material.
- The report links Telegram usage to financial scams.
- The report includes examples such as screenshots showing fake job advertisements shared in Telegram groups.
- The reports describe the monitoring as an ongoing measure based on investigation findings.
An Indian investigation found that Telegram is being used extensively to share child sexual abuse material and perpetrate financial scams, according to a report by the government, which added it was “proactively monitoring” groups on the messaging app.
2 months agoThe Indian government's report, dated June 10, contained screenshots from Telegram groups depicting fake job advertisements, material that showed the sexual abuse of children or their exploitation
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