Paytm removed from Google Play store. What is the reason?

Google has removed the Paytm app from the Play Store while other apps like Paytm for Business, Paytm mall, Paytm Money, and a few more are still available in the play store.

 

Google will initiate some investigations then the application will available for download on the Apple App Store.

Google hasn't revealed the reason behind removing the app downloaded by millions of users in India but Google cites policy on gambling.

 

Google's Suzanne Frey, Vice President, Product, Android Security and Privacy stated, in a blog "We don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting. This includes if an app leads consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes, it is a violation of our policies."

He noted, "We have these policies to protect users from potential harm. When an app violates these policies, we notify the developer of the violation and remove the app from Google Play until the developer brings the app into compliance."

He again said" in the case where there are repeated policy violations, we may take more serious action which may include terminating Google Play Developer accounts. Our policies are applied and enforced on all developers consistently,"

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