Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France
Arrest Confirmed by French Authorities
French authorities have confirmed the arrest of Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram. Durov was detained at Bourget airport just outside of Paris on Saturday evening.
The news was first reported by Russian news agency TASS, which cited a source close to Durov. The source said that Durov was arrested on a warrant issued by Russian authorities.
Possible Extradition to Russia
Russian authorities have been seeking Durov's extradition for several years. In 2018, they accused him of money laundering and fraud related to Telegram's initial coin offering (ICO).
It is unclear if France will extradite Durov to Russia. However, if he is extradited, he could face a lengthy prison sentence.
Telegram's Popularity
Telegram is a popular messaging app with over 500 million active users worldwide.
The app is known for its focus on privacy and security. It uses end-to-end encryption, which means that messages can only be read by the sender and recipient.
Telegram has been used by activists and dissidents around the world to communicate securely.
Reaction to the Arrest
The arrest of Durov has been met with mixed reactions.
Some people have expressed concern about the implications of the arrest for Telegram and its users.
Others have said that Durov's arrest is a sign that the Russian government is cracking down on dissent.
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