French court extends detention of Pavel Durov

A French court has ruled to extend the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. This is reported by the AFP news agency, citing its sources. According to the agency, the detention can last a maximum of 96 hours. After the expiration of this period, the French authorities must either bring formal charges against Durov or release him. The reasons for the detention and further actions of law enforcement agencies have not yet been disclosed.

The reasons for the detention and further actions of law enforcement agencies have not yet been disclosed.

Pavel Durov, known for his role in the creation of the social network «VKontakte» and messenger Telegram, has found himself in the center of international media attention, having been taken into custody in Paris. According to experts, the situation surrounding the Telegram founder could have serious consequences for the company and its users, especially given Telegram’s important role in ensuring the privacy and protection of user data.

The situation could have serious consequences for the company and its users.

At the time of publishing the news, French authorities had not given details about the reasons for the detention, which raises many questions among both the international community and supporters of free speech and privacy. Representatives for Pavel Durov and the Telegram team only released this message, which also doesn’t provide any details about the case:

At the time of publishing the news, the French authorities had not given any details about the reasons for the detention.

Telegram complies with EU laws, including the Digital Services Act – its moderation is in line with industry standards and is constantly being improved. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide, and he frequently travels to Europe. It is absurd to claim that the platform or its owner is responsible for the abuse of the platform. Nearly a billion users around the world use Telegram as a means of communication and as a source of important information. We look forward to a swift resolution to this situation.”

We look forward to a swift resolution to this situation.