Telegram’s CEO Charged in France, Banned From Leaving Territory
Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov was charged by French prosecutors for the alleged illegal use of his platform on Wednesday.
He faces six charges and has been ordered to remain in French territory, Politico reported. He has been detained in the country since Saturday after being arrested in Paris at Le Bourget Airport.
Durov’s bail is set at 5 million euros — or $5.56 million, CNN reported. Additionally, Durov must report to the French police station two times each week, according to CNN. . .
🚨Just in: France has officially indicted Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov. He has been placed under judicial supervision. He is banned from leaving French territory and ordered to pay a bail of 5 million euros. pic.twitter.com/AbLxwKEtpW
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France’s Tribunal Judiciare De Paris announced Durov’s 12 charges pertaining to Telegram’s moderation policies on Monday according to a press release. The document listed allegations that Telegram was complicit in illegal activities, among them the alleged distribution of child pornography and “organized fraud.”
He is also been charged for allegedly refusing to cooperate with authorities.
BREAKING: 12 charges announced against Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov: pic.twitter.com/b9wACVF0Aw
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