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Meta Agrees to Report Child Sexual Abuse Cases Directly to Indian Law Enforcement Agencies
Public Lokpal
September 15, 2026
Meta Agrees to Report Child Sexual Abuse Cases Directly to Indian Law Enforcement Agencies
New Delhi: Meta has reached an agreement with Indian government authorities to report child sexual abuse and child safety-related cases directly to local law enforcement agencies, according to official sources.
Previously, tech platforms like Meta typically routed instances of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through the US-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which served as an international clearinghouse. Under the new arrangement, Meta will coordinate directly with Indian authorities via the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) portal to accelerate action.
This development follows intense regulatory pressure and discussions between the Indian government and Meta's global executives. Scrutiny mounted significantly following media investigations revealing that paid advertisements on Instagram had promoted child sexual abuse material. These findings prompted strict notices and inquiries from regulatory bodies such as the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the National Human Rights Commission.
Government sources described the agreement as an essential "first step," emphasizing that child safety online is a non-negotiable principle and warning that platforms failing to maintain proactive safeguards will face strict legal action. Meta has reiterated its commitment to cooperating with authorities to combat online child exploitation and ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
