Telegram is under investigation by the Indian government for alleged abuse by criminal activities such as extortion and gambling

Odaily News The Indian government is investigating Telegram for potential misuse in criminal activities, particularly extortion and gambling. If the investigation is unfavorable, the app may face the risk of being banned. The news came as Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris on August 24 over content moderation issues. The Indian investigation is reportedly led by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, focusing on criminal activities in Telegram's peer-to-peer communication function. (Moneycontrol)