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India's MeitY orders WhatsApp to pause username rollout over fraud fears

India's MeitY orders WhatsApp to pause username rollout over fraud fears

The Indian government has directed Meta to pause its WhatsApp username rollout, warning the feature could facilitate impersonation scams and complicate cybercrime investigations.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read