Reportedly, the arrest of the CEO of Telegram has sparked a major concern among people for the freedom of speech and information. Following the arrest, the charges alleged against the CEO are involvement in illegal transactions, possession and distribution of minor pornography, denying requests for information on legal interceptions, involvement in narcotics trafficking, engaging in organized fraud, criminal association, money laundering, offering unauthorized cryptology services, and importing cryptology tools without declaration. With many incidents of social media sites under attack this year alone, many people feel this to be an attack on the freedom of speech.
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