The federal judge issued a decision on a temporary ban on any actions related to the investigation of crimes committed using anonymous messengers. This decision was made within the framework of a criminal case regarding the distribution of pornographic material through mobile applications.
According to the decision, operators of anonymous messengers currently do not have the right to preclude any actions related to blocking a user's account or any other restrictions on access to applications. It is proposed that this decision will remain in force until the investigation is completed.
"We call on both parties to refrain from any actions that may interfere with the conduct of an independent investigation and lead to a distorted administration of justice," noted in his statement the judge who made this decision.
This decision has elicited a variety of opinions among users of anonymous messengers, some of whom consider it an acceptable step in the fight against crime, while others express concerns about the limitations on freedom of communication on the internet. What further steps will be taken on this issue will become clear after the completion of the investigation and the announcement of the final decision by the court.
