France Extends Pavel Durov's Arrest
French judicial authorities extended the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Sunday following his arrest at a Paris airport, according to the French news agency AFP.
The initial detention period for questioning can last up to 96 hours. Once this phase is complete, a judge will decide whether to release him or press charges and keep him in custody.
In response, Telegram stated that “Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe.”
“Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards,” the company added. “It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.”
#arrest
French judicial authorities extended the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Sunday following his arrest at a Paris airport, according to the French news agency AFP.
The initial detention period for questioning can last up to 96 hours. Once this phase is complete, a judge will decide whether to release him or press charges and keep him in custody.
In response, Telegram stated that “Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe.”
“Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards,” the company added. “It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.”
#arrest