ISTANBUL, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Video game platform Roblox ( RBLX )

said on Tuesday it plans to open an office in Turkey in

line with local laws if access is restored to the platform,

which Ankara blocked over concerns that some content could lead

to child abuse.

In August, Turkey's justice minister said access to Roblox ( RBLX )

was blocked under a court order "to ensure the protection of our

children" while an investigation was conducted.

Roblox ( RBLX ) said it believed it could play a positive role in

society by providing "a platform for learning, creation and

meaningful connection", adding that it was committed to

discussing with authorities Turkey's "unique needs".

"We have a plan in place to open an office and hire a

dedicated team in Türkiye, including additional local language

moderators, in the event that access to the platform is

restored," it said.

"Roblox ( RBLX ) respects the local laws and regulations in Türkiye.

We are actively engaged with local authorities and the due legal

process to restore access to the platform, while prioritising

the safety of players and developers in Türkiye."

The Roblox ( RBLX ) ban was imposed a week after Turkey blocked

access to social media platform Instagram, owned by Meta

, in a move it said was due to Instagram not abiding by

certain laws and public sensitivities.