Telecommunications Leader of Telegram Messaging Platform Detained in France
A wealthy Russian businessman, who additionally holds French citizenship, supposedly journeyed from Azerbaijan and arranged a meal in Paris, as suggested by someone with knowledge of the situation.
French law enforcement alleges that Durov falls short in his efforts to curb the misuse of his messaging platform for illicit activities and neglects to collaborate with legal agencies.
Durov established Telegram with his brother Nikolai in 2013. Prior to this, the two had developed the Russian social media platform Vkontakte, which shares similarities with Facebook.
Telegram permits secure, end-to-end encrypted chat sessions known as secret chats. The service distinguishes itself from US-based competitors by refusing to divulge data for commercial purposes. Nonetheless, Telegram is frequently condemned in Germany and other nations for serving as a platform for far-right extremists and conspiracy theories.
Due to mounting pressure from Russian authorities, Durov decided to sell Vkontakte in 2014. Thereafter, he reportedly resided in Berlin, London, Singapore, and San Francisco before settling in Dubai, where Telegram's headquarters are situated.
The wealthy Russian businessman, who also holds French citizenship, had his suggested meal in the iconic city of Paris. Despite from residing in various cities, Durov, the Telegram founder, is often criticized in Germany for the platform's usage by far-right extremists, but he chose Dubai as the location for Telegram's headquarters.
