03:56 PM EDT, 08/08/2024 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with response from Roblox ( RBLX ) in the last two paragraphs.)

Roblox ( RBLX ) has been blocked in Turkey due to concerns over content that could lead to harm to children, the country's Minister of Justice Yilmaz Tunc said in a post on X.

Adana, Turkey, 6th Criminal Court of Peace imposed the block as part of an investigation by the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the minister wrote.

"Our state is obliged to take the necessary measures to ensure the protection of our children," the post said, adding that, "Turkey is one of the countries that closely follows developments in the world and uses technology in the best way. However, the negative use of technology is never acceptable."

The news was first reported by Reuters.

"We have spent almost 20 years making Roblox ( RBLX ) one of the safest online platforms for our users, particularly the youngest, and ensuring the safety of our users is at the core of everything we do," a Roblox ( RBLX ) spokesperson told MT Newswires.

The spokesperson said it will work with the authorities to bring the platform back online in Turkey.

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