Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in Paris: ‘Taken into custody by French secret services’
Today, 24 August 2024, Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Paris Le Bourget airport. The arrest took place as Durov was getting off his private jet, following a search warrant. The operation was conducted by the French secret services, according to unofficial sources, but this information remains to be confirmed.
The arrest of Pavel Durov, a leading figure in the technology and media sector with his messaging platform Telegram, raises significant questions. The situation could have major implications for both Durov and the company he heads, with possible international repercussions.
Crypto $TON Plummets 15% Following Pavel Durov’s Arrest
The cryptocurrency associated with Telegram, TON, has experienced a sharp 15% decline within minutes, coinciding with the arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram. Durov was arrested on Saturday evening at Paris Le Bourget Airport while disembarking from a private jet, reportedly arriving from Azerbaijan. French TV channel TF1 reported that the 39-year-old entrepreneur was accompanied by his bodyguard and partner.
