"Terrorgram": UK Government Cracks Down On Online Terror Network On Telegram App
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The group, which operates on the Telegram app, has been linked to several deadly attacks around the world and promotes white supremacist ideologies.
A secretive online network called "Terrorgram" is facing a ban by the UK government. The group, which operates on the messaging app Telegram, has been linked to several deadly attacks around the world and promotes neo-fascist terrorist ideologies.
According to the UK government, if agreed by Parliament, the order will come into effect on April 26. This means that it will be a criminal offence to belong to, invite support for, or, in certain circumstances, display articles associated with the network. Certain proscription offences can be punishable by up to 14 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine.
"We must do everything in our power to deter and limit the reach of hateful and terrorist ideologies, and to protect the most vulnerable in our society. Proscribing the Terrorgram collective will do just that," Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said.
