Telegram CEO Durov Arrested Amid Controversy in France
Sunday, 25 August 2024, 01:00
Telegram CEO Arrested in France
Pavel Durov, the Russian-French billionaire and founder of Telegram, was arrested at Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening. Sources indicate he was targeted by an arrest warrant related to a police investigation concerning a lack of moderation on the popular messaging app. Authorities are concerned that this absence has enabled criminal activity.
Background on Telegram and Durov
- Telegram serves close to one billion users and has become a major platform in Russia and Ukraine.
- Durov, who left Russia in 2014, emphasizes the need for Telegram to remain a neutral platform amidst geopolitical tensions.
International Reactions and Protests
- Russian officials criticized France's actions, calling them dictatorial.
- Protests are being organized globally in support of Durov.
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