A drug smuggler was recently arrested in Delhi for using the Jangi app to run his network. The app has stirred controversy before due to its privacy-focused features. Here’s what you need to know.

1️⃣ What is the Jangi App?

  • Jangi is a messaging app with end-to-end encryption
  • Unlike most messaging apps, it does not require a mobile number to register
  • Promoted as a secure, private platform for communication

2️⃣ Why It Became Controversial

The app’s privacy features made it popular among users who want anonymity.

  • Criminal networks have exploited this anonymity for illegal activities
  • Authorities find it challenging to track conversations due to strong encryption

3️⃣ How the App Was Used for Drug Trafficking

  • A drug smuggler in delhi was running operations via Jangi
  • The app allowed him to coordinate with network members without revealing personal information
  • Police arrested him after investigations traced his activities through wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital forensics

4️⃣ Key Features That Make It Attractive for Criminals

  • No phone number required
  • End-to-end encrypted messages
  • Ability to send files and media anonymously

While these are legitimate features for privacy-conscious users, they also attract misuse by criminals.

5️⃣ Legal and Safety Concerns

  • Using such apps for illegal activities is a criminal offense
  • Law enforcement agencies are monitoring encrypted messaging platforms more closely
  • Users should be aware that anonymity does not protect against the law

6️⃣ Bottom Line

The Jangi app is primarily a privacy-focused messaging tool, but its features make it vulnerable to misuse by criminals. Authorities are urging users to be cautious and avoid illegal activities on such platforms.

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Kokila Chokkanathan

26/11/2025 12:11 PM