MeitY warns VPNs, intermediaries over access to banned betting sites
MeitY noted that some users were converting Indian rupees into virtual digital assets such as USD Coin to participate in platforms despite prohibitions.| India News
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MeitY warns VPNs, intermediaries over access to banned betting sitesMeitY noted that some users were converting Indian rupees into virtual digital assets such as USD Coin to participate in platforms despite prohibitions.Updated on: Apr 28, 2026 8:51 PM ISTBy Sejal SharmaShare viaCopy link The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has directed VPN service providers and online intermediaries to ensure they do not facilitate access to illegal betting and prediction market platforms such as Polymarket, signalling a tighter enforcement push against offshore gaming services operating in India through workarounds.The government said the direction was issued in view of the “serious nature” of the issue.
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