Meta continues to run paid advertisements on Instagram promoting child sexual abuse material in India, according to a report that follows an investigation by BBC Eye.
The report focuses on advertising activity on Instagram, which is owned by Meta. It says the platform was found running paid ads promoting such material in India.
The findings follow a BBC Eye investigation into the issue. The available information does not provide further details about the advertisements, the accounts or individuals involved, or the response from Meta.
The report’s focus is the continued presence of promotional material of this kind on Instagram despite the serious nature of the content. It raises questions about how such advertisements are appearing on the platform and whether they are being detected and removed.
At this time, the information available establishes that a report has followed the BBC Eye investigation and alleges that Instagram continues to run paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India. Further details about the investigation and any action taken by Meta are not provided.
