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Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Straits Times
Telegram increases cooperation with South Korean police in criminal investigations
Telegram's new posture toward law enforcement is believed to have begun after its chief Pavel Durov was detained. PHOTO: REUTERS SEOUL - Telegram, known as a haven for anonymous communication, is now actively cooperating with South Korean police in criminal investigations, signaling a major policy shift by the platform long associated with untraceable messaging. According to the Korean National Police Agency on June 29, Telegram has responded to over 95 per cent of South Korean police requests for investigative data since October last year. More than 1,000 sets of user data, including subscriber details and IP logs, have reportedly been provided so far. When the police submit requests in the required format, Telegram reviews them to ensure they do not violate internal policies or international law before responding. The increased cooperation has led to a sharp rise in arrests for offenses such as sex crimes, drug trafficking and the creation of deepfake pornography. A high-profile case last month saw the South Gyeongsang Provincial Police arrest a high school student who created and distributed deepfake images, along with 23 others involved in the ring. Police conducted an undercover operation and worked closely with Telegram to make the arrests. Telegram's new posture toward law enforcement is believed to have begun after its chief Pavel Durov was detained in France last August. The Russian-born founder was reportedly under investigation for failing to curb illicit activity on the platform, including the distribution of child pornography, drug sales, fraud and money laundering. In response, Telegram has revised its privacy policy and overhauled its cooperation protocols with global law enforcement agencies. However, some experts warn of a 'balloon effect,' with criminals migrating to other encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Viber and SimpleX. South Korea's police agency said they are now in talks with other platforms to ensure continued access to investigative data. THE KOREA HERALD/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Telegram increases cooperation with Korean police in criminal investigations
Telegram, known as a haven for anonymous communication, is now actively cooperating with South Korean police in criminal investigations, signaling a major policy shift by the platform long associated with untraceable messaging. According to the Korean National Police Agency on Sunday, Telegram has responded to over 95 percent of South Korean police requests for investigative data since October last year. More than 1,000 sets of user data, including subscriber details and IP logs, have reportedly been provided so far. When the police submit requests in the required format, Telegram reviews them to ensure they do not violate internal policies or international law before responding. The increased cooperation has led to a sharp rise in arrests for offenses such as sex crimes, drug trafficking and the creation of deepfake pornography. A high-profile case last month saw the South Gyeongsang Provincial Police arrest a high school student who created and distributed deepfake images, along with 23 others involved in the ring. Police conducted an undercover operation and worked closely with Telegram to make the arrests. Telegram's new posture toward law enforcement is believed to have begun after CEO Pavel Durov was detained in France last August. The Russian-born founder was reportedly under investigation for failing to curb illicit activity on the platform, including the distribution of child pornography, drug sales, fraud and money laundering. In response, Telegram has revised its privacy policy and overhauled its cooperation protocols with global law enforcement agencies. However, some experts warn of a 'balloon effect,' with criminals migrating to other encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Viber and SimpleX. South Korea's police agency said they are now in talks with other platforms to ensure continued access to investigative data.
Memri
22-04-2025
- Memri
Islamic State (ISIS) Supporter Online Recommends Encrypted Messaging App 'Status'
On April 11, 2025, a of an Islamic State (ISIS) online forum published a post recommending the Status messaging app, comparing it to encrypted platform Discord. He noted the downsides of using the app, saying it does not allow the sending of files and lacks advanced features. He concluded that it is faster that similar apps Session and SimpleX. As jihadi accounts on platforms such as Telegram continue to face deletions, ISIS supporters continue to search for alternatives. One jihadi outlet promoted the SimpleX app – which ISIS supporters have recommended since 2023 – as a secure platform,. Facing a major crackdown on jihadi channels on Telegram in December 2024, ISIS media experimented with other platforms, including the Gem Space messaging app, although some supporters cautioned that Gem Space is not secure. The full text of this report is available to MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor subscribers. Subscription information is available at this link. JTTM subscribers can visit this page to view the report.
Memri
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Pro-ISIS Media Group Warns Against Infiltration By Fake Accounts Impersonating The Group
On March 6, 2025, a pro-Islamic State (ISIS) umbrella media group issued a statement warning against social media accounts impersonating the group in an attempt to "infiltrate" its supporters and followers. The statement listed a webpage listing all the group's official accounts, on platforms including Telegram, Element, SimpleX, and Session. The statement added that any account on other platforms not listed on the webpage are fraudulent.
