India, Aug. 4 -- Telegram said Apple told the company that one user had shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The user was immediately banned, according to Telegram. Telegram pushed back against the idea that it does not take action against abusive content.

The company said it has removed more than 337,900 groups and channels linked to CSAM so far in 2026. The company shared a link to its safety overview page along with its statement. That page highlights Telegram's efforts to remove CSAM-related content.

Telegram said it removed 29,640 groups and channels in 2025 after receiving reports from NGOs. One of the organizations mentioned was the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Telegram made the comments in an e...