Meta under probe for alleged role in illicit drug sales; adviser quits over self harm content
- U.S. prosecutors in Virginia are investigating whether Meta's social media platforms enabled illegal drug sales.
- The Wall Street Journal reported the probe on Saturday, citing documents and sources familiar with the situation.
- Prosecutors are looking into whether Facebook-parent Meta profited from facilitating drug sales.
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What role do meta-services play in the spread of the horror drug fentanyl? Officially, this is contrary to the rules on Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp. However, according to a media report, authorities in Virginia are investigating.
Meta is being targeted by the judiciary: The US authorities are investigating the Facebook parent company for possible involvement in the illegal trade in medicines.
Prosecutors in the US have requested records for drug-related content or illegal drug sales through Meta's platforms
Federal prosecutors in Virginia are investigating Meta's possible role in facilitating the sale of illegal drugs
Virginia prosecutors in the United States are investigating whether Meta, the parent company of Facebook's social media platforms, facilitated and profited from the illegal sale of drugs, reported Wall Street Journal this Saturday (16), citing documents and individuals related to the matter. Read more (03/16/2024.
Feds investigating Meta for possible role in illegal drug sales on Facebook, Instagram
US prosecutors are investigating Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for playing a role in facilitating illegal drug sales online, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
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