Techub News reports, according to The Block, Telegram founder Pavel Durov recalls the scene of being arrested by French authorities a year ago and claims that they have yet to find any evidence of wrongdoing on his part. Pavel Durov stated, "Arresting a CEO of a large platform due to user behavior is not only unprecedented but also legally and logically absurd." "A year has passed, and the 'criminal investigation' against me still struggles to find any fault with me or Telegram." "A year after this strange arrest, I still have to return to France every 14 days, and there is no sign of an appeal date."

Pavel Durov was arrested on August 24, 2024, and subsequently charged with 12 counts.