Telegram Pavel Durov was released from police custody on Wednesday by a magistrate after he appeared before a Paris court to answer charges brought against him by the French authorities.
The French government had previously hacked Durov's phone, invited him to move Telegram to Paris, and discussed citizenship with him in 2017-2018: WSJ
Telegram vs France Timeline:
2017: French reportedly spied on Pavel Durov.
2018: French President Macron had lunch with Durov, proposing to set up TG's office in Paris.
2021: Durov mysteriously obtains French citizenship.
2024: Durov is arrested upon arrival at a French airport, despite claiming he was expected to dine with Macron.
