Facebook-parent Meta, Amazon, Flipkart, among online shopping sites facing 44 lakh fine for selling illegal walkie-talkies in India

Major online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Meta face a Rs 44 lakh fine for selling illegal walkie-talkies. The CCPA found these sites listed devices violating telecom laws and consumer rights, lacking essential licensing and frequency compliance. Platforms are now directed to conduct self-audits and strengthen pre-listing checks to prevent future violations.

Facebook-parent Meta, Amazon, Flipkart, among online shopping sites facing 44 lakh fine for selling illegal walkie-talkies in India
Major online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Meta face a Rs 44 lakh fine for selling illegal walkie-talkies. The CCPA found these sites listed devices violating telecom laws and consumer rights, lacking essential licensing and frequency compliance. Platforms are now directed to conduct self-audits and strengthen pre-listing checks to prevent future violations.