Published 08/25/2024 3:21:00 p.m.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Over Content Moderation Issues

French police arrested Pavel Durov, CEO of the app Telegram, at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday.
Durov was detained after arriving from Baku, Azerbaijan, with sources citing a search warrant related to possible criminal activity on the platform.
The Russian embassy has called for consular access, while reports suggest the investigation includes issues like money laundering and drug trafficking.

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BBC News

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov lawyer says charges 'ridiculous'

The billionaire was detained in Paris and is being investigated in relation to a lack of moderation on the messaging app.

08/25/2024 3:21:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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News18 India

France 'Refusing To Cooperate' Over Telegram Owner Pavel Durov's Arrest: Russia

The Russian embassy in Paris accuses French authorities of "refusing to cooperate" after Telegram owner Pavel Durov's arrest at Le Bourget airport

08/25/2024 9:18:24 a.m.·India

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The Hindu

Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France, TF1 TV says

Billionaire, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France after being targeted by arrest warrant, TF1 TV reports

08/24/2024 9:32:07 p.m.·India

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The Independent

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France over lack of moderators on app

Russian foreign ministry calls on Western NGOs to demand his release

08/25/2024 7:00:11 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Founder of Telegram messaging app Pavel Durov arrested in France, sources say

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire founder and owner of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris shortly after landing on a private jet late Saturday and placed in custody, three sources told Reuters.

08/25/2024 9:41:19 p.m.·Canada

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Reuters

Who is Pavel Durov, CEO of messaging app Telegram?

Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV and BFM TV said, citing unnamed sources.

08/25/2024 1:03:19 a.m.·United Kingdom

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