Telegram briefly disappeared from Apple’s App Store after a child sexual abuse material violation, showing how quickly a moderation failure can become a distribution problem. Apple temporarily removed the messaging app on Monday after prohibited material was reportedly found on the platform, according to Forbes. Existing installations continued to function, but new downloads and reinstalls were unavailable until Telegram returned to the App Store later that day. AdvertisementTelegram faces scrutiny beyond the App StoreThe App Store removal is only the latest in what has become a difficult period for Telegram, as the messaging platform faces mounting scrutiny. Against that backdrop, Apple’s temporary removal of Telegram from the App Store reinforces a broader trend: the company is facing pressure from multiple directions at once.