It has been reported that criminal networks in Southeast Asia are using the messaging app Telegram to carry out illegal activities.
The United Nations has expressed concern about the widespread use of this app by organized crime. In France, the founder of Telegram, Mr. Pavel Durov, has been taken to court for allegedly facilitating criminal activities on the platform under a new law.
The report also highlights the sale of hacked information, such as credit card details and passwords, on Telegram. Additionally, there are concerns about the use of unregulated digital currencies for illegal purposes. The rise of deepfake technology and other forms of crimeware has further complicated the situation.
One advertisement in China claimed to facilitate the transfer of 3 million USD (a form of digital currency) stolen from overseas every day. This indicates a thriving underground market for illicit activities.
