Instagram Has Been Opened But Telegram May Be Closed: Here’s Why

Authorities, who have recently taken action against social media platforms, blocked access to Instagram. Later, after long negotiations, Instagram was opened for use. Now, another popular platform in our country, Telegram can be closed It was claimed. The reason for this situation was that the platform did not respond to Turkey’s demands.

According to the news of Sabah newspaper, Telegram, Information Technologies and Communications Authority (BTK) He did not respond to the notifications made by. Telegram does not have a representative office in Turkey. That’s why notifications are made to Telegram’s headquarters in the UK. It was stated that there has been no response to more than a thousand notifications made by BTK to date.

The catalog may be closed within the scope of crimes

Allegations are that serious crimes are committed on Telegram channels. Some Telegram channels sell pedophile photos, sell sexually explicit images, and drug trade. It is also stated that gambling is offered through the social media platform. That’s why BTKwaiting for a response from Telegram.

There is no statement yet from official sources regarding the issue. Telegram has around 8 million active users in Turkey. This raises Turkey to 10th place among the countries where Telegram is used most. The number of Telegram users worldwide is also has reached 1 billion.

For these reasons, from BTK to Telegram, within the scope of catalog crimes It is said that a closure penalty may be imposed. What do you think about this issue?