Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been charged in France over allowing alleged criminal activity on the platform.
French authorities have charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday with allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app.Durov was apprehended on Saturday at Le Bourget airport, just outside Paris, as part of a judicial investigation launched last month that involves 12 suspected criminal offenses. Durov was released from police custody after four days of questioning related to the allegations.
While some free speech advocates argue that the charges threaten digital freedom, critics contend that Telegram's lax moderation policies enable serious criminal activity.The Russian government, which previously attempted to ban Telegram, has expressed support for Durov, with Kremlin officials condemning the charges as politically motivated.
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