Pavel Durov detained in France: All you need to know about the Telegram founder
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, was detained in Paris over allegations that the messaging app's poor moderation helped illegal activities like money laundering and child exploitation. Having previously fled Russia for refusing government demands, 39-year-old Durov faces further scrutiny from European authorities over Telegram's security and data compliance issues. Here's all you need to know about Telegram's 'infamous' founder.