Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested at an airport near Paris on Saturday as part of a preliminary investigation into the app’s neglect of moderation and failure to prevent possible criminal activity. it was reported by French news agencies BFM and TF1. Telegram has also been accused of not cooperating with the police. Durov was taken into custody after arriving at Le Bourget airport by private plane. Reuters informed.
Telegram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world and is widely used, especially in parts of Europe and Asia. Durov was close to one billion active monthly users. The app uses end-to-end encryption and supports groups with tens of thousands of members, enabling mass sharing of information and uncensored content. according to concerns of the current review include the app’s failure to combat drug trafficking, child sexual exploitation material and fraudulent activity.
