Telegram Founder Durov Detained: Legal Boundaries Tested Amid Censorship Debate

On August 24, 2024, French police arrested Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, as he disembarked in Paris from Azerbaijan. Accused of complicity in drug trafficking, crimes against children, and various frauds, Durov’s arrest links directly to Telegram’s minimal moderation. French authorities had previously issued a search warrant, citing Durov’s substantial financial resources as a flight […]