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South Korea has launched an investigation into Telegram's alleged involvement in sex crimes, focusing on the spread of deepfake pornography targeting young women. This follows the arrest of Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, in France for similar accusations. Telegram's refusal to cooperate with law enforcement complicates the probe. The platform’s anonymity features have made it a hub for illicit activities, drawing scrutiny from South Korean and French authorities.

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00:02South Korea has launched an investigation into Telegram's alleged involvement in sex
00:07crimes focusing on the spread of deepfake pornography targeting young women.
00:11This follows the arrest of Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, in France for similar accusations.
00:16Telegram's refusal to cooperate with law enforcement complicates the probe.
00:20The platform's anonymity features have made it a hub for illicit activities, drawing scrutiny
00:24from South Korean and French authorities.
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