Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged in France After 10 Hours of Questioning Over Organized Crime Allegations

Jan 18, 2025, 11:36 AM

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, is facing charges in France related to enabling organized crime through his messaging platform. During a lengthy questioning session with magistrates, Durov expressed his awareness of the seriousness of the allegations and stated he was 'disgusted in a personal capacity' by the accusations. He has denied promoting criminal activities on Telegram and has committed to improving moderation on the platform. Durov acknowledged the gravity of the issues raised against Telegram, describing past abuses as 'disgusting.'