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Telegram founder arrest part of cybercrime inquiry, say prosecutors

Telegram founder arrest part of cybercrime inquiry, say prosecutors



Investigation into Pavel Durov relates to app’s alleged failure to stop spread of child sexual abuse materialPavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire co-founder of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested in France in connection with an investigation into criminal activity on the platform and a lack of cooperation with law enforcement, prosecutors announced on Monday.Durov, who has French citizenship, was detained at Le Bourget airport, just outside Paris, on Saturday evening after arriving from Azerbaijan on his private jet. His surprise arrest has sparked debate over free speech worldwide and led to an outcry in Moscow. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-08-26 19:32:44

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