If you still don't understand why Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was disliked by French authorities, it's because he valued freedom, respected user privacy, did not steal personal data, and supported public expression
It seems the main reason French authorities arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was due to allegations that the platform was being used to facilitate various crimes, not because of his stance on privacy and free speech. Some key points:
- Durov was arrested as part of a preliminary investigation into Telegram allegedly allowing crimes like drug trafficking, terrorism support, and cyberstalking due to a lack of content moderation and cooperation with police.
- The French anti-minors violence office had launched a probe into child pornography being spread on Telegram. Other offenses were later added to the investigation.
- Durov's arrest warrant was linked to proceedings accusing Telegram of complicity in numerous cases related to the alleged crimes.
- Telegram has rejected the accusations, saying it's absurd to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.
While Telegram's strong encryption and privacy policies have made it popular with activists and those seeking secure communication, they've also enabled criminals to abuse the platform[3]. This has put Telegram at odds with authorities seeking to regulate online content and compel cooperation with investigations.
The premise that Durov was disliked for upholding principles of freedom, privacy and expression is not supported by the reports. His arrest appears to be a legal matter focused on Telegram's alleged facilitation of criminal activities, not a crackdown on his personal views and principles.
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