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Google Ups the Ante, Bans the House: Joins India’s Fight vs. Online Gambling Fraud
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Apr 02, 2026
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At the time of an Indian crackdown on illegal internet-based gambling and betting sites, Google has provided firm, actionable support to investigators while reiterating its firm commitment to users' safety and prohibition of illegal advertising on its platforms.
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At the time of an Indian crackdown on illegal internet-based gambling and betting sites, Google has provided firm, actionable support to investigators while reiterating its firm commitment to users' safety and prohibition of illegal advertising on its platforms.
The guarantees are from the technology giant after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensifies probes into platforms that have been accused of facilitating illegal gambling and money laundering through high-profile adverts. Google, together with Meta, is being served summons for explanation regarding its advert system and betting-related platforms' financial transactions.
Key Highlights
Complete Cooperation: Google has assured complete cooperation with Indian investigating agencies so that criminals using its services for illegal activities are identified and brought to book at the earliest.
Complete Cooperation: Google has assured complete cooperation with Indian investigating agencies so that criminals using its services for illegal activities are identified and brought to book at the earliest.
Illegal Ads Ban: The company reiterated its ban on advertising or soliciting illegal wagering and gambling applications in India, in accordance with company policy and Indian law.
Proactive User Protection: While carrying on its ongoing investigations, Google reiterated its ongoing commitment towards leveraging AI-based technologies to flag and block scam websites and suspicious apps and shield users against deceptive content.
Safety Charter Launch: Google has unveiled its "Safety Charter" in India—a initiative that showcases innovative AI and partnership with Indian authorities to prevent cyber fraud, deepfakes, and provide real-time detection of scams, having blocked over 60 million high-risk app installs and reaching 177 million users with awareness campaigns.
Celebrities Also Under the Spotlight: The inquiry also extends to celebrities and influencers who endorsed gambling sites, as the government goes after the enablers and promoters of the criminal activities.
Greater Engagement: Google also reaffirmed its commitment to cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies, promising transparency and adherence to all applicable laws to help enable a secure Indian digital space.
Source: Reuters, Times of India, Business Standard
Source: Reuters, Times of India, Business StandardAt the time of an Indian crackdown on illegal internet-based gambling and betting sites, Google has provided firm, actionable support to investigators while reiterating its firm commitment to users' safety and prohibition of illegal advertising on its platforms.
The guarantees are from the technology giant after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensifies probes into platforms that have been accused of facilitating illegal gambling and money laundering through high-profile adverts. Google, together with Meta, is being served summons for explanation regarding its advert system and betting-related platforms' financial transactions.
Key Highlights Complete Cooperation: Google has assured complete cooperation with Indian investigating agencies so that criminals using its services for illegal activities are identified and brought to book at the earliest.
Illegal Ads Ban: The company reiterated its ban on advertising or soliciting illegal wagering and gambling applications in India, in accordance with company policy and Indian law.
Proactive User Protection: While carrying on its ongoing investigations, Google reiterated its ongoing commitment towards leveraging AI-based technologies to flag and block scam websites and suspicious apps and shield users against deceptive content.
Safety Charter Launch: Google has unveiled its "Safety Charter" in India—a initiative that showcases innovative AI and partnership with Indian authorities to prevent cyber fraud, deepfakes, and provide real-time detection of scams, having blocked over 60 million high-risk app installs and reaching 177 million users with awareness campaigns.
Celebrities Also Under the Spotlight: The inquiry also extends to celebrities and influencers who endorsed gambling sites, as the government goes after the enablers and promoters of the criminal activities.
Greater Engagement: Google also reaffirmed its commitment to cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies, promising transparency and adherence to all applicable laws to help enable a secure Indian digital space.
Source: Reuters, Times of India, Business Standard
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