Fake copyright strikes used to extort from Instagram creators, alleges petition before Delhi HC
The petition filed by content creator Nitin Joshi alleges that false copyright strikes are triggering Meta's automated reviewing systems, suspending creators accounts which is followed by ransom demands. The post Fake copyright strikes used to extort from Instagram creators, alleges petition before Delhi HC appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
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Published: 16 July 2026
Source: MediaNama (IN)
Category: News
Topics: Copyright & IP
Retrieved: 17 July 2026
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