Durov faces charges including complicity in child pornography, trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, facing legal troubles, was granted bail on Wednesday after paying €5 million ($5.56 million). He is also under judicial supervision, required to report to the police twice a week.
The Russian-born billionaire was detained at a French airport on Saturday and charged with 12 counts of complicity. According to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau, "Pavel Durov was indicted and placed under judicial supervision," and is prohibited from leaving France until further notice.
This prompted JUNALCO to launch an investigation into the potential criminal liability of Telegram's management.
After his arrest, Durov was held in custody for up to 96 hours, the maximum duration allowed under French law.
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Durov’s arrest has caused significant unrest among governments in Paris, Moscow, and Abu Dhabi. Despite his efforts to distance himself from Moscow, Telegram has become crucial for Russian military communications. A Russian military blogger even described Durov’s detention as effectively capturing the "head of communication for the Russian army," prompting Russian officials to call for his release.
The United Arab Emirates, where Durov is a citizen, has requested French authorities grant consular access to him. The UAE foreign ministry stated, “The UAE is closely monitoring the case of its citizen Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, who was arrested at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. We have requested urgent consular services from the French government.”
Durov’s arrest has also sparked a vigorous debate on online free speech and tech regulation.
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