ASCI flags 11,581 ad violations in FY26, offshore betting tops list with 6,933 cases
ASCI's FY26 report logged 11,581 ad violation cases, up 21% YoY. Offshore betting dominated with 6,933 cases, trailed by realty (643), personal care (576) and F&B (331). Digital channels drove 97.3% of violations, with Meta platforms accounting for 79.84% and 854 influencer-led breaches.
What happened
ASCI's FY26 report flagged 11,581 ad violation cases, up 21% YoY. Offshore betting led with 6,933 cases, followed by realty, personal care and F&B. Digital ads,
Key facts
- 11,581 cases
- 21% YoY increase
- 6,933 offshore betting cases
- 643 realty cases
- 576 personal care cases
- 331 F&B cases
- 97.3% digital
- 79.84% Meta violations
- 86% compliance
- 854 influencer violations
Why this matters
ASCI's FY26 escalation, especially the 854 influencer-led breaches, raises diligence stakes on digital-first acquisition targets where unvetted creator marketing could surface contingent reputational and regulatory liabilities.