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How Telegram Became the Underworld’s Favorite App
The Daily
Telegram's Dark Side: Extremism and Illicit Trade
This chapter investigates the alarming use of Telegram by criminal and extremist groups, including white supremacists and Hamas, for communication and recruitment. It highlights the platform's role in facilitating illegal activities such as drug and firearms trafficking while showcasing the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing these issues. The chapter also covers the arrest of Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, in France, emphasizing the growing scrutiny on tech executives regarding their platform's impact on society.
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