Russian authorities are cracking down on digital activity, arresting citizens who use micro-transactions on Telegram
The Cause: Using paid reactions or "Telegram Stars" to support channels flagged or banned by the state for extremist or terrorist activities.
The Penalty: Under Russian law, these micro-payments are treated as financing terrorism, carrying sentences of up to 15 years in prison
The Context: State security forces are closely monitoring digital footprints, proving that even a simple reaction button can be tracked as a financial transaction by the government
