France Softens Restrictions for Telegram Founder Durov
- Pavel Durov's judicial control has been relaxed, allowing him to live in Dubai for a maximum of two weeks at a time beginning July 10.
- Durov's identity documents will be returned on July 10, but obligations like bail will remain in place, per the Paris Court of Appeal.
- Telegram welcomed the decision allowing Durov to travel regularly to the United Arab Emirates without judicial authorization, despite denied requests to the United States and Norway.
- Durov expressed disappointment with President Emmanuel Macron, stating he had high hopes after receiving French citizenship.
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The Paris Court of Appeal allowed Telegram Paul Durov to leave France for 14 days to travel to Dubai.
The Paris Court of Appeal has alleged the judicial control of the Russian billionaire, who will be able to go freely to Dubai, or reside his relatives. His lawyers will try to have his indictment cancelled.
Since his indictment in August 2024, Pavel Durov's judicial supervision prevented him from leaving the territory.
Durov will be able to travel temporarily to Dubai and stay outside France for 14 days. Telegram founder assures that the request is due to personal commitments, although it is not ruled out that there may be some kind of employment issue. *** The French authorities authorized a limited 14-day permit to travel to Dubai. Durov faces charges related to cybercrime, child pornography and money laundering. Telegram and its TON network continue to grow…
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