GDANSK, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Turkey has blocked access to

the popular video game platform Roblox ( RBLX ) over concerns

about content that could lead to child abuse, the country's

justice minister said.

"Our country is obliged to take the necessary measures to

ensure the protection of our children," Justice Minister Yilmaz

Tunc said on social media platform X. "Using technology in a

negative way is never acceptable."

He said a Turkish court had imposed the access block under

an investigation by prosecutors in the southern province of

Adana due to concerns about content that could lead to the abuse

of children.

He did not give any further details.

Roblox ( RBLX ) did not immediately respond to multiple requests for

comment made to representatives in the United States and UK.

On its website, the company, which hosts user-created games,

says its "safety & privacy systems and teams are constantly

evolving and innovating to ensure everyone feels safe on Roblox ( RBLX ),

every day".

The Roblox ( RBLX ) ban came after Turkey blocked access to social

media platform Instagram last week, a move it said was due to

Instagram not abiding by certain laws and public sensitivities.

Turkish officials held talks with Instagram this week but

the issue has not yet been resolved.