India: Instagram runs ads promoting child sexual abuse material, BBC says0

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• July 3, 2026

In total, around 30 unique ads appeared promoting child sexual abuse, although some of them were shared by multiple accounts. The alias account was also shown around 20 ads featuring adult pornography. The distribution of both child sexual abuse material and adult pornography are criminal offenses in India, while Meta’s policy states that ads must