UN report says Telegram is facilitating growth of illicit underground markets

UN report says Telegram is facilitating growth of illicit underground markets

A report by the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has stated criminal networks in Southeast Asia are exploiting Telegram and utilizing the messaging app as a digital hub for illicit activity. The app’s effective encryption credentials make it an attractive platform for the proliferation of organized crime.  Stolen data, including credit card…