GUWAHATI: The Indian government is currently investigating the messaging app Telegram due to concerns that it is being used for illegal activities such as extortion and gambling, according to a report by Moneycontrol. Depending on the findings, the investigation could potentially result in a ban on the app.
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The probe is being carried out by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
This investigation follows the arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov in Paris on Saturday, August 24, reportedly due to the app’s inadequate moderation policies, which have allegedly failed to prevent criminal activities on the platform.
The final decision on the app's future in India will be determined by the outcome of the investigation. Currently, Telegram complies with India’s Information Technology (IT) Rules, which mandate the appointment of a nodal officer, a chief compliance officer, and the publication of monthly compliance reports.
