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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

‘Serious consequences’: Telegram faces major Ofcom probe over child sexual abuse concerns

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into the messaging app Telegram to determine if it "has failed, or is failing" to tackle child sexual abuse material.

The UK’s online safety regulator initiated its probe after receiving evidence from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, which alleged the presence and sharing of such illegal content on Telegram.

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