Australian regulators have initiated legal action against the messaging app Telegram, alleging it failed to remove terror-related content, exposing the platform to a potential fine of up to $38 million under the Online Safety Act:
Australia’s Safety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant stated that the case targets material linked to extremist attacks, while Telegram insists its anti-terrorism efforts are robust and vows to contest the allegations in court:
Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces terrorism-related charges in Russia due to the platform's use by Ukraine:
Australian authorities are taking Telegram to court over an alleged failure to remove terror-related content, including video of the March 2019 shooting at a Christchurch, New Zealand mosque:
“This case concerns content linked to some of the most notorious acts of known extremist violence in recent history, including material associated with the Christchurch and Buffalo terror attacks,” Inman-Grant said:
Telegram, which is also home to many crypto-related discussion groups, has not yet responded to a CoinDesk request for further comment:
