Edward Snowden, Elon Musk, and other tech giants condemn Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest
Tech leaders, including Edward Snowden and Elon Musk, criticized the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. Durov, facing charges that could lead to 20 years in prison, was detained over offenses related to Telegram's encryption. Critics argue the arrest undermines speech and association rights. Telegram has yet to respond.