Billionaire Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France After Private Jet Landing
Billionaire Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested at Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening just after disembarking from his private jet arriving from Azerbaijan. According to news sources BFMTV and TF1, Durov, often referred to as Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg, is the subject of a search warrant which suggests an investigation into the lack of moderators on Telegram and potential criminal activities by its users.
This Russian-born entrepreneur, a French citizen since 2021, is expected to appear in court soon. Investigators expressed surprise over his entry into France given the warrant against him, emphasizing the need for Telegram to cease operating without accountability.
Since leaving Russia in 2014 due to government pressure, Durov has established himself worldwide, but his recent arrest illustrates the complexities of operating a global platform amidst legal challenges and security services.
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