- Govt Source accuses Google, Meta of promoting illegal activities.
- The authorities aimed at probe the funds received on platforms via Paris applications.
- Platform representatives appear in front of the agency on July 21.
New Delhi: The India’s financial fight against financial crime convened leaders of Google and Meta technology giants on Monday at its headquarters while investigating money laundering accusations on online Paris applications, two government sources said.
The Application Department (ED) examines whether the platforms have reduced the way to promotion and the wider reach of Paris applications via advertisements, the first source said.
A date of July 21 was set for appearances at the agency’s headquarters in the capital, New Delhi, added the source.
A second government source accused Google and Meta of the use of their platforms to promote illegal activities, despite a government opinion against advertising of any form of betting.
The agency will investigate Google and Meta on the funds they received from Paris applications, the second added source, as well as to check if they advertised or promote any other Paris platform.
The two sources asked for anonymity because they were not allowed to speak to the media.
Google and Meta did not immediately respond Reuters“Comments.
Paris and games present “important financial and socio-economic risks for consumers, especially young people and children,” said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on television and digital media in an opinion in 2022.
The promotion of online betting and games of chance or advertisements has not been informed of the greater public interest, added the ministry.
National press agency Ani first reported the news.
