India is investigating Telegram, a messaging app with over 5 million users in the country, following concerns related to extortion and gambling activities facilitated through the platform. The probe, launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,
India is investigating Telegram, a messaging app with over 5 million users in the country, following concerns related to extortion and gambling activities facilitated through the platform. The probe, launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is focusing on Telegram’s P2P communications and possible involvement in illegal activities. The outcome of this investigation could determine whether the app will face a ban in India.
An official source revealed that both ministries are examining complaints linking Telegram to criminal activities, particularly gambling and extortion. The investigation looks into how these activities may be occurring undetected due to the platform's communication methods. So far, Telegram has not issued any public statement in response to the ongoing investigation.
Adding to the controversy, Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in Paris over concerns regarding the app’s moderation policies. French authorities are investigating the lack of moderation on the platform, claiming that it enables undetected criminal activity. Durov faces 12 charges, including involvement in child pornography distribution, as part of a broader probe into Telegram’s global operations.
Meanwhile, a report from PTI suggests that India’s IT Ministry has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to assess whether complaints against Telegram in India mirror the situation in France and what action may be required. Although the IT Ministry is not an investigative body, it is closely monitoring the app's cybersecurity aspects. The ministry is focused on determining if Telegram’s operations in India violate any local laws.
The future of Telegram in India remains uncertain as investigations continue. If the probe finds the platform to be involved in illegal activities, it could lead to a ban, making it one of the top trending searches in India. As the story unfolds, the potential ban could soon dominate Google trending topics and become part of the top trending searches in India related to app bans.
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