Telegram app hosts ‘underground markets’ for Southeast Asian crime gangs, UN says

United Nations report reveals that powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia are leveraging the messaging app Telegram for large-scale illicit activities, marking a significant shift in organized crime operations. The app’s encryption has enabled criminals to conduct illegal operations with ease, leading to increased concerns about its role in facilitating criminal activity. France has taken action against Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, for allegedly allowing such criminal behavior, highlighting the growing global scrutiny surrounding the app’s use by criminal elements.

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