French Authorities Set to Address Pavel Durov's Detention
French authorities are expected to release a statement on Monday, Aug. 26, regarding the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Durov, known for his outspoken views, was reportedly detained by French officials on Aug. 24 at an airport near Paris. Initial reports suggested that his detention was linked to charges concerning the lack of moderation on the Telegram messaging app, but as of Aug. 25, no official confirmation has been made regarding his arrest or any formal charges.
According to The Washington Post, Parisian authorities have confirmed that Durov is being "detained," with more details to be provided in the forthcoming statement. Meanwhile, the Russian embassy has reportedly reached out to French officials, seeking access to Durov and clarification about the circumstances of his detention. However, as of Aug. 25, the embassy claimed that the French authorities had not yet cooperated on the matter.
The news of Durovâs detention has led to a 12% drop in the value of Toncoin (TON), although it seems to have galvanized support for Durov within the cryptocurrency and Telegram communities. Social media platforms are buzzing with messages of support and calls to "Free Durov," with various theories circulating about the reasons behind the French government's actions. Even X platform owner Elon Musk joined the conversation, sharing a previous interview with Durov and the hashtag #FreeDurov, along with reposting several supportive messages over the course of a few hours.
