Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France 🚨
Telegram founder and CEO #Pavel Durov was arrested in France on August 24, 2024, after landing at Le Bourget airport near Paris. His arrest was linked to a search warrant issued by France's L’Office Mineurs (OFMIN), which is investigating alleged offenses including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, and organized crime, with a focus on Telegram's content moderation practices. Durov is expected to appear in court and could face up to 20 years in prison.
The arrest has prompted reactions from notable figures like #Elon Musk, who expressed support for Durov using the hashtag #FreePavel , and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who voiced concerns about the implications for software and communication freedom in Europe.
Meanwhile, TON, the blockchain protocol integrated with Telegram, remains operational, and its community has rallied behind Durov. Telegram has not yet commented on the incident.
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