SGMeta removed dozens of advertisements after India alerted authorities to a pattern of Facebook and Instagram ads using sexually explicit content to lure users into downloading malware that could steal banking credentials and drain bank accounts. Indian government data showed nearly $2.4 billion in cyber-fraud losses in 2025, with scam operators targeting the country's digital payments growth. The government identified ads under names like 'Night Play' and 'Kyss' directing users to phishing websites, which were found to promote malicious Android apps disguised as pornography apps. Despite Meta's removal of the ads following reports by Reuters, the company did not respond to further inquiries. This incident follows similar concerns raised by India against Google's Firebase platform, where criminal accounts were shut down for impersonating major banks. Meta had previously estimated that scam and banned goods advertising could account for up to 10% of its 2024 revenue.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of Meta's actions in response to Indian government concerns about fraudulent ads. While the issue involves international tech companies and national security, the framing remains neutral, focusing on the technical and regulatory aspects rather than taking a立场.
