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Telegram CEO’s arrest: Did messaging platform become a petri dish in India for financial frauds, exam scams, and more? | Mint

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Livemint · 10m ago

Telegram CEO’s arrest: Did messaging platform become a petri dish in India for financial frauds, exam scams, and more? | Mint

Telegram, a popular messaging app, is facing scrutiny in India for its alleged involvement in criminal activities. It has become a platform for distributing leaked exam papers, child pornography, stock price manipulation, and extortion. The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, was recently detained in France for not adequately addressing these issues on the platform. The investigation into Durov involves allegations of illicit transactions, child pornography, fraud, and failure to cooperate with authorities. With 950 million users, Telegram's role in scams and fraud in India has raised concerns about content moderation and law enforcement challenges.

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WhatsApp tops cyber scam charts: Over 43,000 complaints in 2024’s first quarter, report | Mint

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WhatsApp tops cyber scam charts: Over 43,000 complaints in 2024’s first quarter, report | Mint

WhatsApp, a platform owned by Meta, has been highlighted as a significant medium for online scams, alongside Telegram and Instagram, as per the Union Home Ministry report. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, there were 43,797 complaints against WhatsApp, 22,680 against Telegram, and 19,800 against Instagram for cyber fraud. The report emphasizes the role of Google's services, including its ad platform, in facilitating scams, particularly targeting vulnerable groups through investment frauds like the "Pig Butchering Scam."

Telegram CEO arrested: Elon Musk, Edward Snowden, other tech titans raise alarm over free speech in France, Europe | Mint

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Livemint · 10m ago

Telegram CEO arrested: Elon Musk, Edward Snowden, other tech titans raise alarm over free speech in France, Europe | Mint

Pavel Durov, the founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France for alleged offenses related to the app. The arrest has raised concerns about communication freedom and may impact France's reputation as a startup-friendly nation. Durov faces potential charges that could lead to a significant prison sentence. The arrest has been criticized by prominent figures like Edward Snowden and Elon Musk, who argue it infringes on basic human rights. Others argue that the French government's actions are driven by a desire for control rather than crime prevention.

South Korea regulators say Telegram cooperating with deepfake porn crackdown

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Economic Times · 9m ago

South Korea regulators say Telegram cooperating with deepfake porn crackdown

South Korean regulators have had productive talks with messaging app Telegram about the distribution of deepfake porn on the platform in the country. Telegram has reportedly complied with requests to remove 148 videos related to the issue, with the longest removal taking 36 hours. The Korea Communications Standards Commission praised Telegram for their cooperation and understanding of the situation. This sudden move by Telegram to cooperate with authorities could be connected to the recent arrest of the app's CEO in France. South Korean police have also made progress in their communication with Telegram regarding deepfake crimes.

Telegram to ban channels that called for anti-Semitic riots in Russia's Dagestan

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Telegram to ban channels that called for anti-Semitic riots in Russia's Dagestan

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced that the messaging platform will block channels promoting anti-Semitic violence in Russia's Dagestan region. Durov stated that such channels violate the rules of Telegram, as well as the standards set by Google, Apple, and the civilized world. This decision comes after the arrest of 60 individuals who attempted to attack a plane arriving from Israel at the airport in Dagestan's capital following protests.

Telegram Under Lens Over Alleged Betting & Extortion On The Platform: Report

Inc42 · 10m ago

Telegram Under Lens Over Alleged Betting & Extortion On The Platform: Report

The Indian government's Inter-Ministerial Committee (I4C) is investigating the messaging app Telegram over allegations of extortion and gambling. This inquiry follows the recent arrest of Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, at the Paris airport on charges of facilitating criminal activities such as money laundering and drug trafficking. Telegram has responded to these allegations by stating that it is unreasonable to hold the platform or its owner accountable for the misuse of the app.

Telegram on arrest of CEO Pavel Durov, ‘Abide by EU laws, absurd to claim…’ | Mint

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Livemint · 10m ago

Telegram on arrest of CEO Pavel Durov, ‘Abide by EU laws, absurd to claim…’ | Mint

Telegram Messenger, the social media platform, responded to the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in France, stating that they abide by EU laws and have nothing to hide. They argued that it is unreasonable to hold a platform accountable for user abuse. Durov was arrested at the Bourget airport in Paris on August 24 and the investigation is focused on a lack of moderators on Telegram and resulting criminal activity. Those critical of the arrest include Edward Snowden and Elon Musk. Russian embassy in France is taking steps to clarify the situation.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested at French airport for 'lack of moderation' on messaging app

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested at French airport for 'lack of moderation' on messaging app

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was detained by French authorities at an airport near Paris. Durov, who had an arrest warrant issued against him, was taken into custody due to allegations of lack of moderation on the messaging app, which resulted in its use for illegal activities. The arrest warrant was issued in France as the platform was reportedly used for money laundering, drug trafficking, and the sharing of pedophilic content. Durov had not traveled to France or Europe regularly since the warrant was issued.

Delhi HC orders Meta and Telegram to take off fake Razorpay job offers

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YourStory · 12m ago

Delhi HC orders Meta and Telegram to take off fake Razorpay job offers

The Delhi High Court has ordered Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram to suspend accounts impersonating fintech startup Razorpay. Fraudsters were using the startup's name and trademarks to deceive people into sending them money for false job offers. Victims lost substantial amounts of money, prompting the court to issue orders to stop the fraudulent activities. Telecom service providers and the National Payments Corporation of India have also been instructed to take actions to prevent further scams. This comes as internet and card-based banking frauds have seen a significant increase in India, with instances quadrupling in the last fiscal year.

Telegram platform to hit 1 billion users within year, founder Pavel Durov says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Telegram platform to hit 1 billion users within year, founder Pavel Durov says

The popular messaging app, Telegram, is expected to reach 1 billion active monthly users within a year, its founder Pavel Durov said. The app, which already has 900 million active users, is growing rapidly and aims to remain a neutral platform. Durov, who left Russia due to government interference, stated that Telegram seeks to avoid being involved in geopolitical issues. Telegram has become essential during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, serving as a tool for both governments and citizens to access unfiltered information. However, critics also highlight concerns about misinformation and manipulation on the platform.

Telegram founder ignored warnings about app’s content

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Livemint · 9m ago

Telegram founder ignored warnings about app’s content

Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, is facing legal challenges, including accusations of distributing child pornography. However, some users of the messaging app have long voiced concerns about its lack of content rules and inadequate response to reports of abuses. Organizations advocating for human rights, journalism, and internet freedom had sent a letter to Durov in 2021 requesting transparent rules and an appeals process. Durov's arrest has brought the spotlight on Telegram's role as a platform for extremist groups, highlighting the need for stronger moderation capabilities to combat harmful content.

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