India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is pressuring Meta Platforms to address WhatsApp scams following concerns raised by the telecom regulator. MeitY is engaging with Meta, emphasizing user caution and complaint mechanisms. The regulator seeks MeitY’s intervention to curb scams originating on OTT platforms like WhatsApp, highlighting jurisdictional challenges and the need for stronger measures against spam and phishing.
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