A government report labels Telegram as the new dark web, highlighting its alleged role in facilitating illegal activities following its return after a temporary ban.
Telegram is being misused for various illegal activities
Jun 24, 2026
01:06 pm
What's the storyThe Ministry of Home Affairs has flagged Telegram as "the new dark web" in a recent report.
The document, prepared by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), claims that the messaging platform is being misused for a variety of illegal activities.
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