Russian Officials, Including Putin's Administration, Ordered to Delete Telegram Messages After Pavel Durov's Arrest

Aug 25, 2024, 01:11 PM

Russian officials have been ordered to delete official correspondence on Telegram following the arrest of Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, in France. This directive was issued to employees across several law enforcement agencies, as well as officials from the presidential administration, Putin's administration, and the Russian government. The arrest reportedly stems from issues related to a lack of content moderation on the platform. The media outlet Baza has reported on this development, highlighting the widespread nature of the order among Russian authorities.