Germany seeks to fine operators of Telegram messenger app


Der Spiegel reported that the company could face fines of up to €5.5mil (RM27.42mil) if it doesn’t comply with the requirements. — 123rf.com

BERLIN: German authorities have launched proceedings against Telegram that could see the messenger app’s operators fined for failing to abide by laws requiring social media sites to police their users’ actions.

German magazine Der Spiegel reported over the weekend that officials believe use of the Telegram app has reached a threshold where it can be treated in the same way as Facebook, Twitter and TikTok when it comes to requiring cooperation with German authorities.

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