Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest

Published On Sep 5, 2024, 7:20 PM

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has publicly responded to his recent arrest in France, where he faced charges for failing to prevent illegal activities on the platform. Durov expressed that it is misguided to hold him personally accountable for the misuse of his platform and referred to the platform's current challenges as ‘growing pains.’ He emphasized his commitment to improving Telegram's safety measures while defending the app’s value in facilitating communication, especially in repressive regimes. The situation has sparked a debate about free speech online and the responsibilities of platform creators.