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Telegram CEO Released After Arrest Over Alleged Criminal Activities
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was released by French authorities on Wednesday after being detained over allegations that the messaging platform was used for illegal activities.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that
Durov is expected to appear in court soon, where a judge will determine whether he will be formally investigated in connection with an ongoing probe into organized crime linked to the app.
According to a statement from the Paris prosecutor’s office, as reported by the Associated Press, “An investigating judge has ended Pavel Durov’s police custody and will have him brought to court for a first appearance and a possible indictment.”
The 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire was arrested on Saturday, August 24, at Le Bourget Airport in France after arriving from Azerbaijan on a private jet. His arrest followed an investigation initiated by France’s National Anti-Fraud Office on July 8.
Telegram CEO Released
The probe is examining alleged criminal activities on Telegram, including drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, distribution of child sexual abuse material, aiding criminal transactions, and non-cooperation with law enforcement.
In response to these allegations, Telegram emphasized its commitment to European Union laws, including the Digital Services Act, stating, “It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.”
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Under French law, Durov was held in custody for up to 96 hours, the maximum period allowed before charges must be filed.
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