"Roskomnadzor" blocked Snapchat in Russia: the app was allegedly used for "terrorism and fraud"

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Roskomnadzor blocked the Snapchat mobile application in Russia, claiming that it was used to organize terrorist acts and fraud. Snapchat has joined the list of other blocked platforms such as Roblox and FaceTime.

The popular mobile application Snapchat, which allows users to exchange photos and videos that disappear after viewing or after 24 hours, has been blocked in Russia. This was reported by the publication Meduza, writes UNN.

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"Roskomnadzor" explained its decision by stating that the service, according to Russian law enforcement agencies, is allegedly "used to organize and carry out terrorist acts on the country's territory, recruit their perpetrators, commit fraudulent and other crimes against our citizens."

Russia blocked access to Roblox allegedly due to the dissemination of extremist materials03.12.25, 16:45

Thus, Snapchat has joined the list of social platforms and messengers whose access is restricted in Russia.

"Threatens state security": "Roskomnadzor" completely blocked FaceTime in Russia04.12.25, 13:42

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