Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, is facing a renewed investigation in Switzerland over serious allegations of child abuse. According to a Forbes report, his former partner, Irina Bolgar, has accused him of physically harming their youngest child. These allegations emerged following Durov's recent arrest in France and are part of a broader legal battle involving unpaid child support and a contentious custody dispute.
Bolgarâs criminal complaint, filed in March 2023, accuses Durov of physical aggression towards their child on multiple occasions between 2021 and 2022. The case includes evidence such as message transcripts and medical records detailing injuries and ongoing issues like sleep disorders. Bolgar also claims Durov stopped paying child support and ceased contact with their children in September 2022. After an initial dismissal, the case was reinstated following Bolgar's successful appeal.