The Naked Truth About Durovđ
Pavel Durov was listed on the Forbes Billionaires List in 2023, with a net worth of $11.5 billion.
His fortune is largely driven by his ownership of Telegram.
As of 25 August 2024, Durov was the 120th richest person in the world, with a net worth of $15.5 billion, according to Forbes.
In 2022, he was recognized by Forbes as the richest expat in the United Arab Emirates.đŠđȘ
In February 2023, Arabian Business named him the most powerful entrepreneur in Dubai.
On 24 August 2024, Durov was arrested in France on criminal charges relating to an alleged lack of content moderation on Telegram, which allowed the spread of criminal activity.
Durov was arrested on 24 August 2024, by officers from France's anti-fraud office, attached to the French customs authority,at Le Bourget Airport outside Paris, immediately after exiting his private jet, following his arrival in France from Azerbaijan, where it's speculated he met with Vladimir Putin Durov's arrest was based on an arrest warrant issued by the French National Judicial Police as part of a preliminary investigation.He was handed numerous complicity charges.
Durov is accused of complicity and negligence involving Telegram's use for crimes such as drug trafficking, child sexual exploitation, and fraud. If Durov is convicted of the charges, he could face up to 20 years in prison. It is said that Durov had previously avoided travelling to Europe due to potential legal risks.
Reports also indicate that Durov was on the list of individuals wanted by French authorities, and his arrest was because of his alleged failure to cooperate with judicial officials, including issues related to Telegram's activities. According to French police, criminal activity on Telegram went unfettered through lack of moderators
