$TON Surges 15% After Telegram’s Pavel Durov Leaves France

On March 15, the TON Foundation announced that Pavel Durov finally got his passport back from the French government, allowing him to leave the country.

French news outlet Le Parisien reported that after months of legal restrictions, Durov traveled to Dubai.

Why Was Durov Stuck in France?

In August 2024, French police arrested Durov, accusing Telegram of not preventing illegal activities on its platform. His case sparked a global debate on digital privacy and free speech, with critics arguing that the charges were an attempt to control encrypted messaging services.

Authorities claimed Durov failed to enforce security measures to stop fraud and illegal transactions. If convicted, he could face up to ten years in prison and hefty fines.

To secure his release, Durov paid a multimillion-dollar bail but was required to remain in France and follow legal proceedings.

How Telegram Responded

As a result of the case, Telegram changed its content moderation policies. The platform updated its FAQ page, now encouraging users to report illegal content using the “report” button— a shift from its previous stance of keeping all chats private and refusing content-related requests.

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