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Meta Summoned by IT Ministry Over Abuse Ads in India

By Asmi Basu 4 July 2026 1 min read
Meta Summoned by IT Ministry Over Abuse Ads in India

The IT Ministry has summoned Meta following a BBC investigation that uncovered child sexual abuse advertisements on Instagram in India. The ads reportedly directed users to a Telegram channel selling illicit videos for ₹99. According to PTI, officials stated that Meta cannot hide behind the "third-party content" excuse and will be held strictly accountable for ads that generate revenue for the platform.

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Source: The Hindu

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