Telegram questioned by Ofcom after arsonist who targeted Starmer-linked properties recruited on app

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:26 GMT

Exclusive: Telegram urged to clarify how it detects illegal incitement after attacks were coordinated using appTelegram is facing questions from Ofcom over how it detects and prevents illegal incitement after a Ukrainian man was found guilty of carrying out arson attacks on a car and property associated with Keir Starmer.A spokesperson for the regulator said it had contacted the messaging app “to seek further clarification” because the arsonist had been directed on Telegram by a handler linked to Russia. Continue reading...

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