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Telegram CEO Freed from Custody, Faces Court Over Allegations

Pavel Durov to Appear in French Court

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released from French police custody after four days of questioning over allegations that the messaging app is being used for illegal activities. 

Arrested at Le Bourget airport near Paris, Durov’s detention is part of a judicial inquiry into 12 alleged criminal violations, including child sexual abuse material, drug trafficking, and organized crime.

The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that Durov, who holds citizenship in Russia, France, the UAE, and St Kitts and Nevis, will appear in court. 

While French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the arrest was part of an independent investigation and not politically motivated, Russian officials criticized the arrest as a Western double standard on free speech.

Telegram, used by nearly a billion people globally, responded by stating its moderation practices align with industry standards and that platform owners shouldn’t be blamed for users’ actions. 

This incident has sparked international debate about freedom of expression and digital platform regulation, with many watching closely as the case unfolds.

Source 9news

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