Vietnam Blocks Telegram

Vietnam's technology ministry has ordered telecoms providers to block the Telegram app for failing to cooperate in combating alleged crimes committed by its users, Reuters reports.

According to police, 68% of the country's 9,600 Telegram channels and groups violate the law in terms of fraud, drug trafficking, and alleged terrorism-related cases. In addition, according to police, "many groups with tens of thousands of participants were created by opposition and reactionary subjects spreading anti-government documents".

The document, dated May 21, orders telecommunications companies to take measures to block Telegram and report them to the ministry by June 2.

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Nepal Blocks Telegram Due to Rising Fraud Cases

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has ordered the immediate blocking of the Telegram messenger across the country.

What’s happening:
• An official notice was promptly sent to all telecom operators.
• The ban took effect immediately following directives from the Prime Minister, Ministry of Communications, and Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The decision was made after consultations with police and financial institutions.

Official reasons:
• Sharp increase in online fraud involving Telegram.
• Confirmed cases of money laundering through the app.
• Hundreds of incidents recorded by police, ranging from fake job offers to crypto and financial scams.

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