Who is Pavel Durov — and why is his arrest over Telegram so significant?

Russian billionaire and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is facing a string of charges in France amid an investigation into the messaging platform being a haven for alleged criminal activity. But some say it's a dangerous precedent for a tech executive to face consequences for how their app is used.

Aug 30, 2024 - 20:00
Who is Pavel Durov — and why is his arrest over Telegram so significant?

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Russian billionaire and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is facing a string of charges in France amid an investigation into the messaging platform being a haven for alleged criminal activity. But some say it's a dangerous precedent for a tech executive to face consequences for how their app is used.

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