Telegram responded to 900 US inquiries for user information, with most requests following CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France. Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, 2024, the platform fulfilled 14 requests for IP addresses and phone numbers. Overall, 2,253 users were affected by the 900 inquiries received throughout the year, indicating an increase post-October. Durov was arrested in France on Aug. 24 for alleged criminal activity facilitated by Telegram. He disclosed the platform's practice of sharing user data with authorities since 2018. French authorities have restricted Durov from leaving the country amid the ongoing legal proceedings. Despite this, Telegram boasts over 950 million monthly active users, particularly popular in the crypto industry. The platform's compliance with US requests raises questions about user privacy and legal obligations. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news