❓ How the world community reacted to the arrest of Pavel Durov
The French authorities believe the entrepreneur is involved in drug trafficking and the distribution of child pornography. On these charges, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
Most politicians and representatives of the crypto community regard Pavel's arrest as an attack on freedom of speech, access to information, and privacy.
Gleb Kostarev, CEO of the crypto project Blum and former top manager of Binance:
"It's sad to see how states attack some of the most talented entrepreneurs of our time. First CZ, now Pavel."
American journalist Tucker Carson:
"Pavel Durov is now sitting in a French prison, a living reminder of what awaits the owner of a platform that refuses to censor the truth to please governments and intelligence agencies. Darkness is quickly enveloping the once free world."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — American lawyer and nephew of the 35th US President John F. Kennedy:
"France has arrested Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the uncensored platform Telegram. The need to protect freedom of speech has never been greater."
