Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest raises alarms over crackdowns on digital platforms
The recent arrest of Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, has sparked widespread debate about the growing influence of governments over digital platforms and the potential risks to free speech. As governments increasingly crack down on major tech figures, questions arise about the future of these platforms and the liberties they offer.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Faces 10-Year Sentence And €500K Fine In France's First Cybercrime Case Under New Law (UPDATED)
This story has been updated with a statement from Telegram. French prosecutors have placed Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, under formal investigation using a stringent new cybercrime law. What Happened: The LOPMI law,
Telegram founder Pavel Durov makes first public comments since French authorities targeted him and his app
In a Telegram post, Durov defended himself against the French judicial investigation, suggesting that he personally shouldn’t have been targeted.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov releases first public comments since arrest in France
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the messaging platform Telegram, made his first public comments since he was arrested in France last month.
Everything to Know About Pavel Durov, Founder and CEO of Telegram
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. once known as the "Russian Zuckerberg", was recently arrested in France. Here's a closer look at his story.
Telegram is not an “anarchic paradise,” CEO Pavel Durov says after arrest
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, in his first public comments since being arrested by French authorities, said that Telegram is not an "anarchic paradise" but promised that the platform will enhance its moderation of harmful content.
France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram's Durov
When French prosecutors took aim at Telegram boss Pavel Durov, they had a trump card to wield - a tough new law with no international equivalent that criminalises tech titans whose platforms allow illegal products or activities.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested by French authorities at a Paris airport
The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was detained at a Paris airport, French media reported Sunday.
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All the news on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has sparked questions about the messaging app’s future — and the precedent prosecution could set. On August 24th, French authorities took Durov into ...
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What We Know About the Telegram Founder’s Arrest
By Aurelien Breeden Reporting from Paris Pavel Durov, the Russian-born entrepreneur who founded the Telegram messaging platform, was charged on Wednesday by the French authorities with a wide ...
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov released from police custody to face questioning after arrest in France
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was released from police custody in France on Wednesday and transferred to court for questioning before a possible indictment. Durov, the Russian-born billionaire ...
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Who is Pavel Durov? What to know about Russian-born Telegram owner arrested in France
Pavel Durov, a Russian-born tech mogul who co-founded the popular social media platform Telegram, was arrested this weekend in France, the French press reported Sunday. Durov's arrest was ...