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India Halts WhatsApp Username Rollout Over Fraud Fears

Published Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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  • India had approximately 853.8 million WhatsApp users in 2026, making it WhatsApp's largest market.

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  • Channel News Asia

    This article highlights India's concerns regarding WhatsApp's new username feature, emphasizing the trade-offs between user privacy and the potential for increased cyber fraud, and suggests that India's proactive regulatory stance could influence other countries.

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