Durov Calls Arrest 'Misguided' as France Charges Telegram Founder with Enabling Crime

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov, in his first statement since his arrest in France, called it a "misguided approach" to hold him personally accountable for the spread of illicit content on the platform. Durov, who was arrested last week, faces charges related to enabling criminal activity on Telegram, including the spread of child sexual abuse material, fraud, and drug sales, according to French prosecutors.

In a post on his Telegram channel on Friday, Durov expressed confusion over the situation in France, stating that French authorities should have addressed their concerns with his company before arresting him....