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Telegram Deems Misuse Allegations âAbsurdâ Following CEOâs Paris Arrest
Telegram stated that it complies with EU laws and dismissed claims that Durov or the platform is responsible for user abuse, calling such accusations "absurd."
Telegram on Sunday questioned France for arresting its CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained at a Paris airport over the weekend.
âTelegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act â its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving,â the app said Monday on X. It added that Durov, who frequently travels across Europe, has ânothing to hide.â
âIt is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform,â the Dubai-based platform said.
Local media reported that authorities arrested Durov at Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday. French authorities reportedly detained the CEO upon his arrival from Azerbaijan on his private jet. He is originally from Russia, but holds dual citizenship with France and the United Arab Emirates.
The arrest is tied to an investigation into whether Telegramâs content moderation has enabled crimes like terrorism and trafficking. Durov has not been formally charged yet, but the investigation is centered on Telegramâs moderation practices.
Telegram-linked Toncoin has plunged 17% following the arrest. The token was down 1.1% on Monday.
