Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple

Pavel Durov claims there's "a potential systemic risk" for platforms with user-generated content.

Telegram is back on the App Store after Apple briefly removed it on Monday night over concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In a statement to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple says a review found that Telegram "violates our strict guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material," adding that it restored th

Telegram, which has more than a billion monthly active users, says it has a zero-tolerance policy for material on child sexual abuse, blocking nearly 338,000 groups and channels over such items this year.

Apple has confirmed that Telegram was temporarily removed from the App Store after a review found content violating its guidelines.

Telegram Briefly Removed From Apple’s App Store Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Content  Forbes