Telegram, one of the most popular messaging apps in India, is now at the center of a major investigation by the Indian government. The authorities are looking into claims that criminals are using the app for illegal activities like extortion and gambling. This investigation comes at a sensitive time, as Telegram’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, was just arrested in France. He’s accused of not doing enough to stop criminals from using the app for shady purposes.

The Indian government's inv...