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Durov is expected to appear before a judge on Sunday on charges connected to terrorism, narcotics, complicity, fraud, money laundering, receiving stolen goods and child pornography, according to TF1.
“On his platform, he allowed an incalculable number of offences and crimes to be committed, for which he did nothing to moderate or co-operate, ” the source added.
The French had a warrant for Durov that could only be executed in France. It appears Durov made a blunder by landing his private jet in Paris where he was swooped on and arrested.
Law enforcement believes that Telegram’s lack of moderation and the tools it offers, such as cryptocurrencies, make it complicit in global drug trafficking, pedophilia and fraud. But the search warrant was only valid if Durov stepped foot on French soil.
A Russian-born tech entrepreneur, Durov is best known for founding the social networking site VK (VKontakte) and the messaging app Telegram.
Durov founded Telegram in 2013 with his brother Nikolai, but fled Russia in 2014 after he refused to hand over encrypted user data to Russian officials.
“On his platform, he allowed an incalculable number of offences and crimes to be committed, for which he did nothing to moderate or co-operate, ” the source added.
The French had a warrant for Durov that could only be executed in France. It appears Durov made a blunder by landing his private jet in Paris where he was swooped on and arrested.
Law enforcement believes that Telegram’s lack of moderation and the tools it offers, such as cryptocurrencies, make it complicit in global drug trafficking, pedophilia and fraud. But the search warrant was only valid if Durov stepped foot on French soil.
A Russian-born tech entrepreneur, Durov is best known for founding the social networking site VK (VKontakte) and the messaging app Telegram.
Durov founded Telegram in 2013 with his brother Nikolai, but fled Russia in 2014 after he refused to hand over encrypted user data to Russian officials.
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