Telegram’s Lawlessness: A Global Concern

Yesterday, we reported on ⁤the reality‌ of Telegram, which⁢ has ⁣become a breeding ground for lawlessness,⁢ with‌ murder videos and even weapons transactions taking place.

Inquiries were⁣ sent to Telegram⁤ several times, but no response was received. This kind of ‘nobody knows’ response doesn’t ‍last for ⁢a day or two.

Unlike our government, which‌ has been sitting idly by while preparing countermeasures, governments around the world are rushing to implement strong regulations.

Reporter Cho Kuk-hyeon covered the story in depth.

Telegram’s ‘Event’ Notification

This is an ‘event’ notification ‍posted⁢ in⁣ a ​Telegram​ chat room with over 1,500 people.

‘If you post a video of yourself taking⁤ drugs and having sex, we will give you drugs as a reward.’

The popularity prize is 5 ​grams of drugs, and the publicity that 1 gram will be given ⁣just for participating is met with positive​ responses⁤ such as “I want to participate in the competition” and “I will receive 1 gram for ⁤third place.”

Various Crimes Committed in Telegram

Not only drugs, but also distributing fake videos, selling bank accounts, and even forging documents.

Various crimes are committed in‍ increasingly daring ways, mocking public power.

[Kim Mo-ssi/Telegram Infiltration Tracking]

“‘How can ‍they catch ​us?’‍ ‘Do you think you can⁤ catch me?’ ‘If there’s a police officer, come out.'”

Investigating Agency⁤ Hides Behind‍ Telegram’s ‘Security’

However, the investigating agency was‌ also hiding behind Telegram’s ‘security’.

[Won Eun-ji/Tracking Team Flame ‘Dan’]

“The (police)⁣ statement ‘it’s hard to catch him because it’s ⁤Telegram’ is a typical secondary victim, and every​ victim feels it too. Is⁢ this really because (the investigation) ‌is difficult? “

Global Efforts to Regulate Telegram

Governments around ⁢the world are scrambling to⁣ regulate‌ Telegram in response to its​ do-it-yourself‍ attitude.

Last November, the UK enacted the ‘Online‍ Safety ⁢Act’, ⁢which ‌punishes platform executives who neglect sex crimes against children, and Europe implemented the ‘Digital Services Act’, which makes⁣ companies ‍are required⁤ to prevent the spread ‌of illegal and harmful content.

The Australian parliament is ⁢pushing⁤ for legislation to limit‍ the use of SNS by children under the age of 16, ‌and governments around the world are accelerating their efforts ⁣to ⁣come‍ up ⁢with hard-line measures as they sense the limits ​of their patience.

Korea’s⁤ Telegram Crime Hotbed

In the reality⁤ that Korea is becoming a hotbed ‌of Telegram crime, it seems ⁤difficult for the government and investigative ⁣agencies to avoid responsibility using Telegram’s security⁢ as an excuse anymore.

This is Cho Kuk-hyun from MBC ⁤News.

Video coverage: Park Joo-young / Video editing: Yoo⁢ Da-hye / Data research: Song‍ Chae-eun and Choi Eun-ji