A magistrate in Moscow imposed an administrative fine of 4 million rubles. He is on the Telegram messenger for refusing to delete false data about losses in the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces during a special operation in Ukraine. In this respect reports TASS.
In September 2023, Roskomnadzor discovered messages on Telegram channels containing false data about losses of the Russian army. In this regard, an administrative violation protocol was drawn up for violating the so-called self-control law, according to which the administration of a messenger or social network is obliged to delete content prohibited for distribution in the Russian Federation.
It was noted that the decision regarding the penalty was made in December 2023, but the reason is only now understood. In addition, Telegram representatives did not appear in court, although the date and place of the hearing were notified to them through seven official e-mail addresses.
This isn’t the only time Telegram has been held accountable for refusing to remove banned content. In November 2023, the Moscow Tagansky Court also fined the messenger 4 million rubles. in a similar situation.
Russians before warned about the illegality of some modifications to smartphones.