Venezuela’s top court fines TikTok millions over video challenges

The judge did not explain how Venezuela would force TikTok, whose parent company is based in China, to pay the fine

A TikTok sign is displayed on top of their building. Picture: AP/Richard Vogel

Venezuela’s Supreme Court on Monday issued a $10m (€9.5m) fine against TikTok for “not implementing measures” to prevent viral video challenges that have allegedly led to the deaths of three local children.

Judge Tania D’Amelio said TikTok had acted in a negligent manner and gave it eight days to pay the fine, while also ordering the video service company to open an office in Venezuela that would supervise content so that it complies with local laws.