Nepal Blocks Telegram Due to Rising Fraud Cases

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has ordered the immediate blocking of the Telegram messenger across the country.

What’s happening:
• An official notice was promptly sent to all telecom operators.
• The ban took effect immediately following directives from the Prime Minister, Ministry of Communications, and Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The decision was made after consultations with police and financial institutions.

Official reasons:
• Sharp increase in online fraud involving Telegram.
• Confirmed cases of money laundering through the app.
• Hundreds of incidents recorded by police, ranging from fake job offers to crypto and financial scams.

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