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France Charges Telegram CEO with Multiple Offenses, Demands €5 Million Bail

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French authorities have charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with multiple offences related to alleged illegal activities on his messaging platform. Durov, arrested on Saturday at Le Bourget Airport, faces six charges. The charges include complicity in facilitating illicit transactions and refusing to cooperate with law enforcement.

Durov was released on a €5 million bail but is barred from leaving France. He must report to a police station twice a week. The charges include enabling child pornography distribution, drug trafficking, and managing an online platform that supports organised crime.

French prosecutors allege that Telegram, known for its privacy features, has failed to respond to judicial requests in multiple cases involving child sexual abuse, drug trafficking, and online hate. A preliminary investigation into the platform’s activities began in February, leading to the issuance of warrants for Durov and his brother Nikolai in March.

Telegram has denied any wrongdoing, stating that it complies with European regulations and that Durov has nothing to hide. Durov’s arrest has sparked reactions globally. In Russia, where authorities once attempted to block Telegram, officials have criticised the arrest as politically motivated. Other prominent figures, including Elon Musk, have flagged the move as a means to suppress free speech.

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