India police probe CSAM on Meta platforms after BBC exposes paid Instagram ads

Indian police have opened an investigation into child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on Meta platforms following a BBC investigation that revealed paid Instagram ads promoting abusive content. The government has demanded removal of such content, marking a regulatory escalation against Meta in India. The investigation's scope and potential legal consequences for Meta remain unclear.

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