Breaking: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov France Detention Extended To 96 Hours

Pavel Durov, CEO of the popular messaging platform Telegram, was arrested in France on Sunday, August 25. The detention was initiated on charges related to his alleged failure to moderate criminal activities on his platform. Now, a French magistrate has extended the Telegram CEO’s detention by 96 hours.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Faces 96-Hour Detention

Durov’s arrest has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. Moreover, it ignited debates over the balance between free speech and the legal responsibilities of social media platforms. On Sunday, Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris as he disembarked from his private jet.

Following his arrest, French officials have extended Durov’s detention for up to 96 hours for further questioning, according to a report by India Today. During this period, French authorities will decide whether to charge him or release him from custody. The extension of his detention underscores the gravity of the allegations against him.

The French Air Transport Gendarmerie carried out the arrest based on a search warrant issued by the OFMIN of the French judicial police. Alongside Durov, his bodyguard and an unidentified woman were also taken into custody. The charges against the Telegram CEO are severe, including terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering.

Furthermore, he is also accused of the distribution of illegal content, involving child exploitation material via Telegram. French authorities have raised concerns about his social media app’s role in enabling various illegal activities due to its lack of content moderation. Additionally, investigators believe that Durov’s actions, or lack thereof, have transformed Telegram into a haven for organized crime.

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