Roblox plans to open office in Turkey if access to platform restored


FILE PHOTO The Roblox logo is displayed on a banner to celebrate the companys IPO on the front facade of the New York Stock Exchange NYSE in New York U.S. March 10 2021. REUTERSBrendan McDermidFile Photo

FILE PHOTO: The Roblox logo is displayed on a banner, to celebrate the company's IPO, on the front facade of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 10, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Video game platform Roblox 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 was blocked under a court order "to ensure the protection of our children" while an investigation was conducted.

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