Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has been arrested in France. Durov, a Russian-born entrepreneur, founded Vkontakte and co-founded Telegram with his brother.
Telegram is popular in Russia, Ukraine, and former Soviet Union countries. Durov currently resides in Dubai and has dual citizenship.
The investigation into Telegram in the European Union, including France, is focused on content moderation issues. Durov's refusal to share user data with the Russian government resulted in Telegram being banned in Russia, though the ban was later lifted in 2021. Elon Musk showed support for Durov with the #freepavel hashtag.
Critics of Telegram argue that it allows illegal activities and enables extremist groups, while supporters emphasize the importance of privacy and freedom of expression. Durov's arrest has garnered attention from around the world, with various reactions from different countries.
The arrest highlights the ongoing debate surrounding online platforms and the responsibility of platform owners to moderate content and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
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