#TelegramFounderToLeaveFrance Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been granted temporary permission to leave France following his arrest and charges related to aiding organized crime. Durov, who holds passports from Russia, France, and the United Arab Emirates, was arrested at Le Bourget airport in Paris in August 2024.

He faces multiple charges, including the distribution of sexually explicit images of children.

Reports indicate that Durov has traveled to Dubai with the approval of French authorities and has been permitted to remain abroad for several weeks. His departure has reignited discussions on jurisdiction, privacy, and the responsibilities of tech leaders in preventing illegal activities on their platforms.

Meanwhile, the news has had a notable impact on the cryptocurrency market, with Toncoin ( $TON ), the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network ( $TON ), surging over 18% in value.