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Vietnam Orders Telecoms to Block Telegram Over Crime Links

5/24/2025

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Vietnam's technology ministry has ordered telecom companies to block Telegram, citing its failure to cooperate with crime investigations. Alarmingly, a government report found that 68% of Telegram channels are linked to illegal activities like fraud and drug trafficking. Providers must enforce the block and provide updates by June 2, highlighting the government's commitment to combatting crime.

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Story summary

Vietnam's technology ministry has ordered telecom companies to block Telegram, citing its failure to cooperate with crime investigations. Alarmingly, a government report found that 68% of Telegram channels are linked to illegal activities like fraud and drug trafficking. Providers must enforce the block and provide updates by June 2, highlighting the government's commitment to combatting crime.