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Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested at Paris. Durov, who holds dual French and Russian citizenship, is accused of allowing his platform to be used for money laundering, drug trafficking, and other crimes.
The arrest warrant was issued by France at the request of a special unit of the French Interior Ministry responsible for investigating crimes against minors, including sexual exploitation on the internet. Durov is scheduled to appear before a judge and may face charges as soon as Sunday.
The platform has been used to spread terrorist propaganda, child sexual abuse material, and other illicit content.
Durov's arrest has sparked outrage from supporters of free speech, including Elon Musk, who tweeted #freePavel. However, critics argue that Telegram's lax policies have enabled criminal activity to thrive on the platform.
The situation highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between privacy, free speech, and the need to combat online crime. 0 reply
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