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Meta’s woes deepen in India as child abuse ads on Instagram draw government ire
Monday, July 6, 2026
Meta is facing regulatory scrutiny in India following reports of child abuse advertisements appearing on Instagram. India is the largest market for Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp platforms by user count. The Indian government has raised concerns about the ads, according to reporting. Meta has not yet issued a public response to the specific allegations.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/meta-instagram-india-warning-whatsapp.html
