Nepal has banned access to the Telegram messaging app, citing its role in a growing number of online fraud and money laundering cases across the country.
Nepal’s government on Friday ordered an immediate shutdown of the Telegram messaging app, citing its widespread misuse in serious criminal activities.
In a public notice, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) said it had instructed all internet and telecom service providers to restrict access to the app without delay.
According to the NTA, Telegram has been linked to a growing number of online scams and financial crimes. The agency claimed that the app was being used in "serious crimes such as money laundering" and warned that the unchecked rise in digital fraud required urgent action.
"The number of online frauds has been continuously increasing in Nepal with the use of the Telegram app," the notice said. "Therefore, all telecommunication service providers are instructed to immediately restrict or shut down access."
As of Friday evening, many users across Nepal reported being unable to access Telegram without using a virtual private network (VPN). However, officials have not confirmed whether any direct communication has taken place with Telegram’s parent company regarding the ban.
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