Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France
Founder of Encrypted Messaging App Detained at Airport
Court Appearance Expected on Sunday
French authorities have detained Pavel Durov, the French-Russian billionaire founder of the encrypted messaging app Telegram, at an airport near Paris.
Durov, who is also the CEO of Telegram, is expected to appear in court on Sunday after being arrested by French police on Saturday.
The exact charges against Durov are not yet known, but his arrest comes at a time when French authorities are cracking down on encrypted messaging apps, which they believe can be used by terrorists and criminals to communicate securely.
Telegram, which has over 500 million active users worldwide, is one of the most popular encrypted messaging apps. It is known for its strong security features, which make it difficult for law enforcement to intercept or decrypt messages.
Durov's arrest is likely to raise concerns about the future of encrypted messaging apps in France and other countries.
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