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Sweden plans fines for TikTok Snapchat if murder adverts not removed in an hour
International
Published on 29 April 2026
Platforms could face hefty fines for ads removed late
Sweden’s government plans new legislation to force social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat to remove criminal gangs’ “murder adverts” within one hour. If companies fail to comply, they could face hefty fines. The move targets rapidly spreading promotional posts tied to organized crime and tests how quickly platforms can act on content alerts.
- Sweden will require faster takedowns of “murder adverts”
- TikTok and Snapchat are directly in the proposed scope
- Platforms must act within one hour or face fines
- Law targets content posted by criminal gangs
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