One Russian court fined WhatsApp three million rubles (~R$185,000) for not deleting content deemed prohibited by local authorities.
The messenger had previously been fined for refusing to comply with Russia's data storage law, and this time the fine involves not removing content related to the Lyrica drug.
The sale of the drug is banned on Russian soil, but users and groups shared information on where to buy it.
Russia may fine WhatsApp after messenger fails to remove "banned" content
In addition to Russia, WhatsApp is also facing an accusation in the United Kingdom that could suspend the messenger's performance in the country