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European Commission investigates Meta over Digital Services Act reporting obligations

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The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram services may not provide users with an accessible and easy-to-use mechanism to report illegal content, including gambling advertising. Executive vice-president Henna Virkkunen said the investigation is ongoing; she also outlined Digital Services Act requirements on ad transparency and public advertising repositories.

The investigation concerns platform reporting and transparency duties relevant to the detection of illegal online gambling advertising.

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Brazil's MJSP seeks removal of 348 Instagram profiles promoting illegal betting

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) requested the removal of 348 Instagram profiles associated with promoting unauthorised betting. The profiles have more than 150 million followers combined; the ministry’s 9 November figures also included 2,207 Facebook pages, 18 Telegram groups and 998 websites. The MJSP said it had recorded more than 60 mil registros related to promotion since 25 September 2026, when online betting was prohibited by Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026.

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has requested the removal of 348 influencer profiles associated with promoting illegal betting. The ministry identified the profiles on Instagram and said they promoted unauthorised services. The accounts have more than 150 million followers combined.

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