A recent investigation by BBC Eye has revealed that Instagram has been running paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India
The ads directed users to Telegram channels
Jul 03, 2026
02:28 pm
What's the storyA recent investigation by BBC Eye has revealed that Instagram has been running paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India.
The disturbing ads, which used terms like "rape video" and "child video," directed users to Telegram channels where such content could be purchased for as little as ₹99 (approximately $1).
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