According to BlockBeats, on September 6, The Block reported that Telegram founder Pavel Durov spoke through Telegram after being arrested in France, not only condemning the reasons for his recent arrest, but also stating that the company is ready to withdraw from markets that are incompatible with its privacy and security principles. Pavel Durov further mentioned that Telegram has taken similar actions in multiple countries, such as Russia and Iran.
Last month, Durov was arrested at the Paris airport and charged with "assisting in the dissemination of child pornography and drug trafficking." He has been released by French authorities but is subject to judicial supervision and remains in France temporarily. It is reported that Telegram mainly relies on cryptocurrency-related activities for revenue and held $400 million worth of digital assets in 2023.
