Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was arrested upon his arrival at Paris–Le Bourget Airport. The arrest was made as part of a preliminary investigation by the French National Judicial Police. On August 28, Durov was indicted on twelve charges, including complicity in child sexual exploitation and drug trafficking on the Telegram platform due to insufficient moderation. He was placed under judicial supervision and barred from leaving France.



This arrest has sparked international reactions. Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been critical of Western actions and organizations. She has previously commented on what she sees as Western-led campaigns to impose their values on sovereign states, including through the use of NGOs. Zakharova's remarks often frame such efforts as a form of "neo-colonialism" or "Russophobia." She has also commented on the legal status of some NGOs within Russia, stating that their fate is a legal matter rather than a political one.





Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France due to alleged criminal activities on the app
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