Claim
The central government will examine WhatsApp's new username feature and may send a notice to Meta if needed, as the feature could increase fraud.
“WhatsApp के नए यूजरनेम फीचर की जांच करेगी सरकार। जरूरत पड़ने पर मेटा को नोटिस भेज सकती है केंद्र की सरकार। WhatsApp के यूजरनेम फीचर से बढ़ सकते हैं फ्रॉड।”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Central assertion — govt examining WhatsApp's username feature, may notice Meta, feature could raise fraud — is supported; in fact the government had already queried Meta and cited increased fraud/phishing/digital-arrest scam risk.
Evidence
- https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2026/07/02/govt-queries-whatsapp-username-feature.html Centre directed Meta to hold the WhatsApp username rollout and gave 3 days to explain, flagging fraud risks pending audit
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/meta-whatsapp-usernames-scams-india.html India flagged cybersecurity/fraud risks over the username feature; Meta responded on safeguards pending audit