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.
According to Moneycontrol, the Indian government is looking into the messaging app Telegram because of worries that it’s being used for illicit purposes like 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 comes after CEO and founder of Telegram Pavel Durov was detained in Paris on August 24 for violating the app’s moderation guidelines, which allegedly included failing to stop illegal activity on the network. Whistleblower Edward Snowden and tech billionaire Elon Musk criticized the arrest.
Will Telegram be banned in India?
The investigation’s findings, according to the report, 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 officer, and issue monthly compliance reports.
