Telegram app hosts ‘underground markets’ for Southeast Asian crime gangs, UN says
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Telegram app hosts ‘underground markets’ for Southeast Asian crime gangs, UN says

ByNews Polite

Powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia extensively use the messaging app Telegram which has enabled a fundamental change in the way organised crime can conduct large-scale illicit activity, the United Nations said in a report on Monday. The report represents the latest allegations to be levied against the controversial encrypted…

NYC Council looks to outlaw vaping devices disguised as school supplies
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NYC Council looks to outlaw vaping devices disguised as school supplies

ByNews Polite

The City Council is looking to crack down on illegal vaping devices disguised as school supplies. Those caught hawking electronic cigarettes designed to resemble highlighters, pens, pencils and other school supplies in NYC could soon face fines of up to $1,000 for first offenses under legislation introduced Thursday by Councilwoman…