Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the messaging platform Telegram, was arrested on Saturday evening at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. French authorities detained Durov, who holds dual French and Russian citizenship, after an arrest warrant was issued against him on allegations of terrorism, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
Durov, who was traveling on his private jet, was accompanied by his bodyguard and an unidentified woman at the time of the arrest. The circumstances surrounding his detention have sparked significant international interest, particularly given the potential ramifications for digital privacy and freedom of expression on platforms like Telegram, which Durov founded and has fiercely defended as a bastion of free speech.
The ongoing investigation into Durov’s activities is expected to attract global scrutiny, as it could have far-reaching consequences for the tech industry and the future of encrypted communication platforms.
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