Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, released from custody and placed under judicial supervision.
Accusations against Telegram and Pavel Durov
The legal case of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, continues to make waves in France and abroad. On Wednesday, a French court officially charged the executive with serious crimes, including “complicity in the dissemination of sexual images of minors,” as well as other offenses such as drug trafficking facilitated through his messaging platform.
Consequences for Pavel Durov and Telegram
Released after an initial arrest, Durov has been placed under judicial supervision, which requires him to remain in France until further notice. In addition to this movement restriction, he was compelled to pay a €5 million bail and must report to the police station twice a week.
These unprecedented circumstances raise questions about the future of Telegram as a platform and the implications for Durov himself. While this case may appear to be isolated, it is part of a broader context where authorities in several countries are attempting to strengthen regulation of digital platforms.
