WhatsApp puts multiple accounts under review, blocks app access for 24 hours in India

WhatsApp placed multiple accounts under review for up to 24 hours, blocking access to all features, including in India.

Affected users saw a message stating 'Account in review' and were linked to help pages about responsible use and stolen accounts.

A WhatsApp spokesperson acknowledged automated systems can make mistakes and said the company works to fix erroneous bans quickly.

WhatsApp did not specify the number of affected accounts or the cause of the review action.