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Telegram's Durov allowed to leave France amid probe, AFP reports

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was allowed to leave France amid accusations of enabling organized crime, according to sources who informed AFP.
Durov was detained in August 2024 for failing to control extremist content on Telegram and was released on a bail of $5.6 million.
An investigating judge permitted Durov to travel to Dubai, where his company is headquartered, due to ongoing investigations.
Durov thanked investigative judges for allowing his departure and claimed Telegram has always cooperated in fighting crime.

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