Apple temporarily removed the Telegram messenger app from its App Store before restoring it. It was reported that Apple took this action because Telegram violated guidelines regarding child sexual abuse material.
According to foreign media outlets including Watcher.Guru, a global cryptocurrency platform, Bloomberg, and Reuters on the 3rd (local time), Telegram disappeared from the worldwide Apple App Store. A few hours later, Telegram announced its restoration, and the app is now searchable normally in the Apple App Store.
Since no prior notice was issued, some speculated that the incident might be linked to Russia issuing an arrest warrant for Telegram founder "Pavel Durov" on charges of supporting terrorism. In Russia, which is currently engaged in war, anti-government activists coordinate and communicate their views through Telegram.
In response to these suspicions, "Gram," a cryptocurrency launched by "Pavel Durov," temporarily fell by more than 5%.
However, a few hours later, Apple clarified to foreign media that the removal was due to Telegram violating guidelines on "child sexual abuse material" and subsequently restored the app.
In connection with this, Telegram's official X account stated, "My death report has been greatly exaggerated," and added, "Will the same measure be applied to other apps in the store? Apple?"
Telegram further noted that it had deleted more than 337,900 groups and channels related to CSAM (child sexual exploitation material).
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