Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested by French police on August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. His arrest stems from a preliminary investigation into allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking, and the sharing of child sexual abuse content on Telegram, linked to the platform's inadequate moderation policies. Durov, who has a history of resisting government censorship, faces serious legal challenges as authorities scrutinize Telegram's role in facilitating criminal activities. 
Russia's Foreign Ministry is seeking clarification on his detention.