Telegram Founder’s Arrest Part of Broad Investigation, French Prosecutors Say

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was arrested in France as part of a larger investigation into criminal activities on the platform, including child pornography, drug sales, and fraud. He was detained upon arrival from Azerbaijan, but he has not been formally charged yet. The investigation focuses on his cooperation with law enforcement regarding these allegations. The process may take a considerable amount of time as French authorities manage such cases through special magistrates.