Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:24am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday International
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, was arrested in France on August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. The arrest is part of a broad investigation into criminal activities on Telegram, including child pornography, drug trafficking, and fraud. Initiated on July 8, the probe focuses on illegal activities facilitated through the platform. Durov, 39, arrived from Azerbaijan and is currently in custody, potentially until August 28, while investigations continue. He has not been formally charged but could face up to 20 years in prison if implicated. The inquiry involves cybercrime and anti-fraud experts examining charges of complicity in these crimes.
