# Modi’s office summons telecom secretary over use of fake court orders, officials say

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/modis-office-summons-telecom-secretary-over-use-of-fake-court-orders-officials-say/
- Published: 2026-11-14T08:02:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T10:37:20+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/modis-office-summons-telecom-secretary-over-use-fake-court-orders-officials-say-6551491
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Modi’s office summoned the telecom secretary over takedowns based on fake court orders.
- The orders targeted 129 illegal betting websites.
- Police and the telecom ministry are investigating alleged fraud.

## Summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office summoned India’s telecommunications secretary to explain how officials ordered more than 100 website takedowns using fake court orders. The case has prompted scrutiny of government safeguards, as forged legal documents could be used to block legitimate websites.

Officials said Telecom Secretary Amit Agrawal was called back from a trip to explain the lapse. The orders were used to block 129 illegal betting websites and allegedly came from people posing as lawyers; two contained fabricated court logos, seals and QR codes. Police are investigating possible forgery and cheating, while the ministry has started an internal inquiry.

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