Crypto News: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Amidst Allegations
The Arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
Pavel Durov, Telegram's co-founder and CEO, was reportedly arrested in France on Saturday, according to a local media outlet. France's National Anti-Fraud Office detained the 39-year-old entrepreneur after he landed in the country on his private jet from Azerbaijan. The arrest stems from allegations involving illegal activities on Telegram that the platform allegedly failed to moderate.
Legal Challenges Ahead
According to French broadcaster TF1, Durov faces multiple charges, including enabling terrorism, drug trafficking, and the sale of stolen goods. The report suggests that these accusations are related to Telegram’s reluctance to police content shared by its users. An unnamed investigator told TF1 that authorities will likely place Durov in pre-trial detention.
Impact on Toncoin (TON) Price
After the reports surfaced, The Open Network (TON) issued a statement on X but refrained from sharing specific details about the investigation. The alarming news has already caused the Toncoin (TON) price to plummet, reflecting investor uncertainty and concerns over the future of the platform.
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