Facebook: Singapore government pressures Meta, sets deadline to stop Facebook scams..

The Singapore government has issued a stern warning to social media company Meta Platforms (Facebook's parent company). The government has stated that Meta must implement technology like face recognition by the end of this month to curb the rise in fake accounts and scams on Facebook.

Strict penalties for violating rules
If Meta fails to comply within the stipulated time, the company could face a fine of up to 65 million rupees (approximately 7.7 million rupees). A fine of $100,000 (approximately 7.7 million rupees) will also be imposed for each day after the deadline. This order was issued by Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday.

What did Meta say?
Meta stated, "Misusing the image or name of any celebrity on Facebook is against our policy. We remove such fake accounts and advertisements when we discover them." The company also stated that it has dedicated systems in place to detect fake accounts and advertisements and is working with the police to take action against scammers.

Why did the concern arise?
Between June 2024 and June 2025, cases of fake ads and accounts on Facebook increased. Scammers are defrauding people by using photos and videos of government officials. The government says that while Meta has taken steps, the scam problem remains a major concern in Singapore.

Action under the new Online Criminal Harms Act
This order was issued under Singapore's new Online Criminal Harms Act, which came into effect in February 2024. This is the first major case of this kind to be issued by Meta under this law. It is clear that Singapore now wants to strictly monitor social media companies to protect people from online fraud.

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