What we know about Durov’s arrest: News about Telegram founder detained in France

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On August 24, Telegram founder Pavel Durov was detained at Paris Le Bourget Airport. The detention procedure was initiated by the French Air Transport Gendarmerie, as Durov is wanted in the country. The review portal collects all the information about Durov’s arrest in France.

What we know about the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Photo from Open Source

39-year-old Pavel Durov flew from Azerbaijan to the French capital on a private plane. The businessman was on the plane with his security guards and a woman, whose name was not disclosed. Durov was arrested and held in a pretrial detention center. French law enforcement agencies explained the decision by saying that detaining Durov was a preventive measure, since the businessman could flee the country with his financial means.

In France, Durov’s detention is considered to be due to the lack of moderation of the platform and his refusal to cooperate with investigations into various crimes associated with the use of Telegram: drug trafficking, child sexual abuse and fraud. He could face up to 20 years in prison.

The media believes that Durov’s arrest has triggered strong protests from the international community and forced other European countries to strengthen their supervision of Telegram in the context of combating crime and terrorism.

The Russian Embassy responded to Durov’s arrest in France, saying it was “aware” of the situation and was clarifying all circumstances.

Interestingly, French law enforcement authorities noted that Durov was informed of his persona non grata and avoided traveling to EU countries. Pavel Durov is a citizen of at least four countries. Durov received French citizenship in 2021. Therefore, the businessman could be tried in France and refused extradition to another country.

Earlier, the review portal reported that Durov did the unexpected make out He has about a hundred children.

The Review also wrote that in the Kremlin Contact Introduce Durov to Telegram’s work.

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