Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested in France. This information has been shared by TF One TV. According to reports, Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Bourget Airport outside Paris on Saturday evening. According to TF One, Pavel Durov was traveling in his private jet. However, Telegram has not yet reacted to this.
Detained at Paris-Le Bourget Airport
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was detained at Paris-Le Bourget airport after landing in France from Azerbaijan. Broadcasters said investigators from the National Anti-Fraud Office attached to French customs told Durov he was being held in police custody.
The French Interior Ministry issued the warrant
According to the Associated Press, French prosecutors declined to comment on Durov's arrest when contacted on Sunday. The report said France issued the warrant at the request of a special unit of the country's Interior Ministry. The unit is responsible for investigating crimes against minors, including acts such as online sexual abuse.
Why was the arrest made?
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been accused of being a moderator. Social media platform Telegram is under investigation due to its lack of content moderators. Police claim that the Telegram platform has helped criminal activities flourish. Criminal activities are taking place due to the app's inadequate content moderators.