Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained in France, was released recently after his legal detention period expired.
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durovagainst illegal activities on the platform He was detained in France due to an investigation into the lack of oversight. The CEO of the platform, which has approximately 1 billion users, was released recently after his 96-hour legal detention period expired. It is reported that he will now be tried without arrest. Durov will appear before a judge in Paris in this context. French President Emmanuel Macron made a statement following the previous news on the subject, “After the arrest of Pavel Durov, I saw misinformation about France. France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. And it will remain so. In a state governed by the rule of law, freedoms are protected within a legal framework to protect citizens and respect their fundamental rights, both on social media and in real life. The judiciary, with full independence, is responsible for enforcing the law. The arrest of the Telegram CEO on French soil was part of an ongoing criminal investigation. This is not a political decision in any way. The final decision on this matter is up to the judges.“ he had said.
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The company made a statement about the step taken by France, “Telegram complies with EU law, including the Digital Services Act (DMA). Moderation on the platform is within industry standards and is constantly evolving. Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels extensively in Europe. It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner is responsible for the misuse of that platform. Almost a billion users worldwide use Telegram as a means of communication and a source of vital information. We expect this situation to be resolved as soon as possible.” he had said.
Edward Snowden said the following about the process: he had said: “Durov’s arrest is an attack on the fundamental human rights of freedom of expression and association. I am deeply shocked and saddened by Macron’s decision to take hostages to gain access to private communications.”