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Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old CEO of Telegram, has been arrested at an airport near Paris. French news outlets report he was taken into custody at Le Bourget Airport after arriving from Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n

The arrest is part of a larger investigation into illegal activities on Telegram. The messaging app, used by nearly a billion people globally, has faced criticism for its approach to moderation. Prosecutors have highlighted issues like fraud, drug trafficking, and unregistered encryption services.<\/p>\n

This development marks a significant challenge for Telegram, which has built its reputation on secure and private communications. Durov’s detention could have major implications for the platform’s future.<\/p>\n

Details<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Durov and his brother Nikolai launched the messaging and social media app in 2013. With nearly 1 billion users, it has become immensely popular but also controversial.<\/p>\n

Supporters view Telegram as a bastion of free speech, while critics argue it’s a haven for criminals, extremists, and conspiracy theorists.<\/p>\n

Telegram defended its moderation practices and CEO in an X post today, stating they abide by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act, and that moderation is within industry standards and improving.<\/p>\n

The company added that Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe.<\/p>\n

French President Emmanuel Macron released a statement on X saying, “I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov.”<\/p>\n

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