Google and Meta's problems increased in India! ED sent summons again in this case, know what the whole matter.

Google and Meta's troubles are increasing over advertising of illegal online betting apps in India. ED has again issued summons to both the companies to appear on 28 July 2025.

Meta and Google: Google and Meta's troubles are increasing over advertising of illegal online betting apps in India. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh summons to both the companies to appear on 28 July 2025. Earlier, representatives of Google and Meta had expressed their inability to appear in the last hearing citing lack of legal documents, and had sought a new date. Now they have been asked to appear in the next hearing with the necessary documents.

Fake brand was being used for promotion.

According to sources, ED investigation has revealed that these platforms are being used for fake brand promotion and advertisements of online betting apps. These apps are not only illegal but are also leading crores of youth across the country on the path of destruction. These betting apps work like drugs and make users addicted.

 

 

22 crore people in the country are connected to such apps

The most shocking thing is that about 22 crore people in India are connected to such apps, in which 11 crore people participate daily. In the first quarter of 2025, about 1.6 billion visits were recorded on these sites. The online betting market in India has now reached $ 100 billion and about Rs 27,000 crore tax is being saved every year.

 

In this case, summons have also been sent to many big Tollywood artists who have been involved in the brand promotion of these apps. It is clear that these companies, in greed for money, promoted such advertisements which directly affected the weaker sections of society.

causing mental illness

Experts say that this type of gambling can cause mental illness. The World Health Organization (WHO) also considers it a mental disorder. So far, thousands of people in India, including students, housewives and unemployed youth, have committed suicide due to this addiction. According to a PIL filed in Telangana, more than 1,023 suicides have occurred in this state alone due to online gambling.

 

This case is a serious warning that digital platforms will now have to tighten their advertising standards. Especially in a country like India, where gambling addiction and losses are increasing rapidly, such negligence is unacceptable. Platforms like Google and Meta will now have to take responsibility, otherwise strict action is considered certain.