UK regulator fines Meta ₹5.61 cr over false WhatsApp Business data

Britain's Ofcom has fined Meta £450,000 (₹5.61 crore) for providing false information about its WhatsApp Business service. The fine follows an 11-month period of inaccurate data submitted during a 2025 market review of business bulk SMS services. Meta breached five statutory requirements under the Communications Act and accepted liability, reducing the original penalty.