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- Several WhatsApp users in India, along with users in other countries, found their accounts suddenly suspended on Monday without any prior warning.
- When opening the app around 8 pm, affected users saw a message saying their accounts were under review, with the request dated August 3, 2026.
- WhatsApp said it was checking account activity and device information to ensure compliance with its terms of service, and that results would typically be communicated within 24 hours.
- A company spokesperson said bans help protect users from misuse of the service, and that mistakes can happen and are corrected quickly so people can resume chatting.
What to watch next
- Whether the suspended accounts are restored within the stated 24-hour review window
- How many users in India and other countries were affected and whether WhatsApp gives figures
- Whether WhatsApp explains what triggered the mass review or changes its ban process
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