According to Foresight News, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has refuted reports by French media suggesting that he was detained in France last year to compel Telegram to comply with European Union laws. Durov clarified on his channel that these claims are false, emphasizing that Telegram has always adhered to EU regulations.
He explained that it was only after August of last year that French authorities began using legal channels under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to request information, allowing courts to obtain suspects' IP addresses lawfully. Durov highlighted that Telegram had already established clear communication methods and questioned why French police had not previously acted in accordance with the regulations.