Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France on Aug. 24. Hereâs what we know so far đ
đž Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport north of Paris after landing in his private jet from Azerbaijan.
đč 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.
đž Numerous reports note that the investigation is rooted in Telegramâs alleged lack of content moderation. Durov was reportedly expected to appear in court on Aug. 25.
đč TON blockchain remains operational despite Durovâs arrest and the community expressed support for Durov.
đž Tech leaders are reacting: Elon Musk shared a #FreePavel hashtag. Vitalik Buterin voiced concerns about the future of software and communications freedom in Europe.
đč In a previous interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov claimed FBIâs interest in Telegramâs source code.
