KATHMANDU, July 19 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Nepal barred access to the Telegram app on Friday, saying that the social media platform is used for criminal activities, reported Xinhua.
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority issued a notice ordering telecom service providers to stop access to the app immediately.
"The number of online frauds has been continuously increasing in Nepal with the Telegram app usage, and it is understood that the app has been utilised in serious crimes such as money laundering," the notice said.
"Therefore, all telecommunication service providers are instructed to immediately restrict or shut down access to the Telegram app," it added.
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