Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France on Aug. 24. Here’s what we know so far 👇
🔸 Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport north of Paris after landing in his private jet from Azerbaijan.
🔹 The arrest is linked to a search warrant issued by OFMIN, which oversees crimes against minors. AFP reported that the allegations range from fraud and drug trafficking to cyberbullying and organized crime.
🔸 Numerous reports note that the investigation is rooted in Telegram’s alleged lack of content moderation. Durov was reportedly expected to appear in court on Aug. 25.
🔹 TON blockchain remains operational despite Durov’s arrest and the community expressed support for Durov.
🔸 Tech leaders are reacting: Elon Musk shared a #FreePavel hashtag. Vitalik Buterin voiced concerns about the future of software and communications freedom in Europe.
🔹 In a previous interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov claimed FBI’s interest in Telegram’s source code.
