Telegram Faces Heavy Fines in Russia

The messaging app Telegram could face fines of up to $820,000 in eight court cases in Russia. Accusations are linked to non-compliance with information deletion laws.

A Russian news agency reported today, citing court documents, that the messaging app Telegram faces fines of up to $820,000 in eight upcoming court cases in Russia. The agency stated that the cases are related to accusations of non-compliance with Russian law on the deletion of information. Telegram, founded by Russian-born entrepreneur Pavel Durov, is a critically important channel for private and public communication in Russia. The application is used to deliver information instantly to a large audience.

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