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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Amid Content Censorship Dispute

Aug 24, 2024 1 min read

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Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport in France. The arrest was carried out by the French Air Transport Gendarmerie based on a search warrant issued by the national directorate of the French judicial police. Durov faces multiple potential charges, including complicity in terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, fraud, and facilitating the distribution of illegal content such as child exploitation material.

French authorities have alleged that Telegram’s lack of moderation and poor cooperation with law enforcement contribute to criminal activities. The arrest has led to a notable drop in the price of Toncoin, a cryptocurrency developed by Telegram, which saw a decline of over 10%. Durov, a dual French-Russian national, was placed in police custody and is expected to be charged soon. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between Telegram and various governments over issues related to content moderation and privacy.

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