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Macron: Telegram CEO Durov's Arrest on August 26 Not Politically Motivated

Aug 26, 2024, 03:22 PM

On August 26, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, in France is not politically motivated. Macron emphasized that the arrest is part of an ongoing judicial investigation and that it is up to the judges to decide on the case. Durov's detention is reportedly linked to his refusal to cooperate in investigations concerning cybercrimes and financial crimes committed using the Telegram platform.