Sugarbook controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Arrest of founder and Malaysian legal controversy
Founder and chief executive Darren Chan was arrested by Malaysian police on February 23 and held for ten days after authorities alleged that Sugarbook violated anti-prostitution laws. Chan later pleaded not guilty, and the arrest generated criticism and debate about its legality.
2021
Access block in Malaysia
Malaysian internet service providers blocked Sugarbook. Reports described users attempting to bypass the restrictions through VPNs and the company using an alternative domain to preserve access.
2021
Removal from Google Play
Google banned Sugarbook and several other sugar-baby applications from the Google Play store by September 1, adding a major mobile-distribution restriction.