OFCOM QUESTIONS TELEGRAM OVER ARSON ATTACK COORDINATION
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Ofcom has contacted Telegram seeking clarification on how the messaging app detects illegal incitement, after a Ukrainian man was convicted of arson attacks on property linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The attacker was directed via the platform by a handler.
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