Telegram Founder, Billionaire Pavel Durov Arrested in france on Multiple Serious Charges

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, has been arrested at Le Bourget airport in france by the air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA), a specialised unit of the French Gendarmerie tasked with ensuring security at airports. Le Bourget, located just north of Paris, is a well-known hub for private and business aviation, frequently handling private jets and high-profile travellers. This unexpected arrest on saturday has sent shockwaves through the global tech community, raising significant questions about the future of Telegram, the popular secure messaging platform renowned for its strong stance on privacy and security in wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital communications.

Durov to Appear before the Judge on saturday EveningTelegram founder Pavel Durov is set to appear before a judge on saturday evening, facing multiple serious charges, including terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, and distributing child abuse content. French media report that Durov, who holds dual French and Russian citizenship, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. His arrest is attributed to Telegram's lack of content moderation and his failure to cooperate with French law enforcement, according to authorities. The charges against Durov stem from a search warrant issued by the French National Directorate of Judicial Police, underscoring the gravity of the accusations against him
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Sudha Subbiah

25/08/2024 10:38 PM