Telegram questioned by Ofcom after arsonist who targeted Starmer-linked properties recruited on app

UK regulator Ofcom has contacted Telegram seeking clarification on how the platform detects and prevents illegal incitement, following the conviction of a Ukrainian man who carried out arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer after being directed through the app by a handler with alleged Russian ties. The case adds weight to growing concerns about Telegram's use as a coordination tool for state-adjacent violence. It raises direct questions about whether the platform's moderation posture is compatible with obligations under the UK's Online Safety Act.