Airport Authority in France Temporarily Holds Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov
French law enforcement officials, specifically from the anti-fraud unit connected to the customs department, detained him on a Saturday evening upon his arrival at Bourget Airport from Azerbaijan, as reported by BFMTV.
At 39 years old, Durov was sought after due to France's issuance of an arrest warrant, stemming from Telegram's perceived lax moderation policies that enabled its utilization in activities like money laundering, drug trafficking, and the dissemination of illegal pedophilic content, according to BFMTV.
BFMTV also noted that Durov had not frequently visited France or Europe since the issuance of the warrant.
CNN attempted to get a statement from the French prosecutor's office.
Remember, this is a rapidly evolving situation and updates will follow.
Durov's absence from France and Europe since the warrant issue reflects his cautious approach towards the continent, given the ongoing legal issues associated with Telegram in Europe.Despite these challenges, Telegram remains popular in various parts of the world, including Europe, demonstrating its global reach and influence.
