Russian Court Fines TikTok for Legal Violations
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A Russian court has fined TikTok three million rubles (approximately $28,900) for violating Russian legal restrictions on information dissemination, as reported by Reuters. The Moscow courts' press service confirmed the fine on Tuesday, but did not specify the nature of TikTok's violations.
The court's decision follows a complaint against TikTok, although details regarding the specific legal restrictions breached remain unclear. This instance marks the latest development in heightened scrutiny of foreign technology companies operating in Russia.
TikTok has yet to issue a public statement regarding the fine.