Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was arrested in France on August 24, 2024, facing 12 charges ranging from complicity in the administration of a platform for illicit transactions to money laundering. The arrest took place last Saturday, at Le Bourget airport, Paris, after his arrival from Azerbaijan.
French authorities accuse Durov was charged with complicity in serious crimes, including complicity in the possession and distribution of pornographic images of minors, and participation in a criminal organization linked to the acquisition and transportation of narcotic substances.
In addition, Durov faces charges of offering cryptology services without a certified statement, intended to ensure the confidentiality of others. The charges also cover financial crimes, including organized fraud linked to criminal activities.
These accusations arise from Durov’s refusal to cooperate with law enforcement and moderate illegal content on its platformwhich, according to the French justice system, makes him an accomplice to these crimes.
The arrest has generated a debate on social media and platforms like X, where users and observers discuss the implications for freedom of expression and the responsibility of digital platform creators in content moderation.
Some see this arrest as an attack on privacy and online freedom.while others argue for the need for cooperation with local laws to combat crime.
The French government, through President Emmanuel Macron, has insisted that the arrest It is not a political decisionbut rather part of an ongoing judicial investigation, as CriptoNoticias reported earlier.
The arrest of Durov can last up to 96 hoursduring which time more details about the investigation are expected to become clear. The tech community and Telegram users are watching closely, concerned about the implications for privacy and freedom of expression online.
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