India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report shows (opens original article in a new tab)

India's government is monitoring Telegram for illegal content and cyber fraud, citing concerns over privacy features and reported complaints.

• India's Home Ministry report states it is proactively monitoring Telegram for illegal content
• Telegram faces scrutiny over privacy features and alleged spread of illegal content including child sexual abuse material and cyber fraud
• India's government reported over 688,000 complaints about Telegram since 2023, causing $750 million in losses