Sebi reaches out to social media platforms to check fraudulent investment activities
This initiative aligns with the global call to action by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
Sebi reaches out to social media platforms to check fraudulent investment activities
New Delhi: Market regulator Sebi on Thursday said it has reached out to leading social media and internet search platforms, urging them to implement stronger measures to curb the misuse of their networks for fraudulent investment-related activities.
In a statement, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said it has intensified its efforts to combat online investment scams and “formally communicated” with major social media platforms and internet search engines regarding it.
This initiative aligns with the global call to action by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). In its statement on May 21, 2025, IOSCO highlighted the critical role of platform providers in combating online harm and urged them to enhance efforts to reduce the risk of financial harm to investors.
Sebi has expressed its support for the recommendations made by IOSCO and has urged major online platforms to act swiftly to address the growing challenges of investor fraud.
