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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who Is Pavel Durov? Telegram CEO faces criminal charges in France over illegal content on app
Investigating magistrates in Paris questioned Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Monday, July 28, on the platform's possible involvement in illegal activities, according to people familiar with the case. Due to unlawful content on his well-known messaging service, Durov, 40, was arrested in Paris in 2024 and is currently the subject of an official investigation by French police. The Russian-born businessman was questioned for the third time since he was accused with many offences related to aiding organised crime when he arrived at the Paris tribunal on Monday morning. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Healthcare Technology MBA Cybersecurity CXO Operations Management others PGDM Data Science Others Data Analytics Digital Marketing Finance MCA Artificial Intelligence Public Policy Leadership Project Management healthcare Design Thinking Degree Management Product Management Data Science Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details In 2014, facing Russian pressure and disagreements within the firm's new owners, Pavel decided to depart from the company. Pavel had already founded Telegram, a year back, in 2013. The headquarters of Telegram is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Nikolai Durov (his brother) shifted there in 2017. Pavel Durol's organized crime allegations With allegations ranging from child sex abuse photographs and being part of an online transaction permitting illegal transactions, Durov faced multiple issues in his home country Russia, and then France, in August 28, 2024, where the cases were charged. Ironically, he has citizenship in both countries. Live Events French anti-fraud investigators arrested Durov from his flight from Azerbaijan on August 24, 2024. The arrest took place based on an arrest warrant from the French judicial police alleging 12 criminal offences committed by Telegram. On August 28, Durov appeared before a prosecutor in court, who formally filed six allegations against him, including providing cryptology services, complicity in illegal conduct, and refusing to communicate when asked to do so by authorised authorities. Durov was freed from custody that same day and placed under judicial supervision, with the stipulations that he post bail of five million euros, be prohibited from leaving France, and appear at the police station twice a week. Pavel Durov faces possible 10-year sentence in France The maximum punishment for one of the counts against Durov is ten years in prison and a €500,000 fine. After official accusations were brought against him, Durov was freed on bond and prohibited from leaving France until the issue was settled. According to reports, Durov has previously shunned trips to Europe because of possible legal ramifications. Le Canard enchaîné reports that Durov's staff refuted his arrest-related assertion that he had gone to Paris to have dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron. A request for comment was not answered by Durov or his solicitors, who have refuted the allegations. Durov denied developing Telegram for illegal purposes during his initial interrogation in December 2024, although he did admit that there was an increasing number of criminals using the app and promised to improve moderation. Sources with knowledge of organised crime investigations told AFP that since Durov's arrest, French legal authorities have observed an increase in collaboration with Telegram. Durov's legal team challenges charges in EU and French courts After being initially prohibited from leaving France, Durov's court control was loosened in early July, enabling him to spend no more than two weeks at a time in the United Arab Emirates. According to a person familiar with the matter, Durov's attorneys have submitted requests to the Paris Appeals Court to have the accusations dropped. According to the same source, the attorneys have also requested a preliminary ruling from the top court of the European Union and filed a legal challenge in France to test the case's constitutionality.
eNCA
18 hours ago
- Politics
- eNCA
Telegram's Durov questioned in France over alleged illegal content on app
PARIS - Telegram founder Pavel Durov faced questioning by investigating magistrates in Paris about the platform's alleged complicity in criminal activity, sources close to the case said. Durov was sensationally detained in Paris in 2024 and is under formal investigation by French authorities over illegal content on his popular messaging service. Arriving at the Paris courthouse with four of his lawyers, the Russian-born entrepreneur faced his third round of questioning since being charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime. Durov, who holds French and Russian passports, has been accused of complicity in running an online platform that allowed illicit transactions, child sex abuse images and other illegal content. Durov has denied the claims, and his lawyers said in a statement that Monday's full-day session allowed Durov "to provide additional explanations demonstrating the inanity of the facts that are the subject of the investigation". In his initial questioning in December 2024, Durov denied creating Telegram for illicit use but acknowledged a growing criminal presence on the platform, and pledged to strengthen moderation. French judicial authorities have noted an improvement in cooperation with Telegram since Durov's arrest, sources involved in organised crime cases told AFP. Durov, who was initially banned from leaving France, had his judicial control relaxed from early July, allowing him to reside in the United Arab Emirates for a maximum of two weeks at a time. "We firmly contest the legality of our client's indictment and that of the numerous investigative acts carried out in defiance of domestic and European law," his lawyers said in their statement Monday. The lawyers have also filed a legal challenge in France to test the constitutionality of the case, along with a request for a preliminary ruling from the European Union's top court, according to the same source.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Telegram's Durov questioned in France over alleged illegal content on app
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under formal investigation by French authorities over illegal content on his popular messaging service. PARIS - Telegram founder Pavel Durov faced questioning by investigating magistrates in Paris on July 28 about the platform's alleged complicity in criminal activity, sources close to the case said. Durov, 40, was sensationally detained in Paris in 2024 and is under formal investigation by French authorities over illegal content on his popular messaging service. Arriving at the Paris courthouse on the morning of July 28, the Russian-born entrepreneur faced his third round of questioning since being charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime. Durov, who holds French and Russian passports, has been accused of complicity in running an online platform that allowed illicit transactions, child sex abuse images and other illegal content. Durov has denied the claims, and neither he nor his lawyers responded to a request for comment. In his initial questioning in December 2024, Durov denied creating Telegram for illicit use but acknowledged a growing criminal presence on the platform, and pledged to strengthen moderation. French judicial authorities have noted an improvement in cooperation with Telegram since Durov's arrest, sources involved in organised crime cases told AFP. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Cambodia, Thailand agree to 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire' to de-escalate border row Singapore Tanjong Katong sinkhole: Road recovery works progressing steadily, tests under way Singapore ST Explains: What we know about the Tanjong Katong sinkhole so far Singapore Foreign workers who rescued woman from sinkhole given tokens of appreciation Asia Gunman kills 5 near Bangkok's Chatuchak market before taking own life Business SIA Q1 profit falls 59%; airline group sees volatile times ahead Singapore Man exposed daughter's identity despite court order after she was removed from his care Singapore Over 6 years' jail for conman who cheated 13 victims of more than $1.2m Durov, who was initially banned from leaving France, had his judicial control relaxed from early July, allowing him to reside in the United Arab Emirates for a maximum of two weeks at a time. Durov's lawyers have filed motions to dismiss the charges with the Paris Appeals Court, according to a source close to the case. The lawyers have also filed a legal challenge in France to test the constitutionality of the case, along with a request for a preliminary ruling from the European Union's top court, according to the same source. AFP
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telegram's Durov questioned in France over alleged illegal content on app
Telegram founder Pavel Durov faced questioning by investigating magistrates in Paris on Monday about the platform's alleged complicity in criminal activity, sources close to the case 40, was sensationally detained in Paris in 2024 and is under formal investigation by French authorities over illegal content on his popular messaging at the Paris courthouse on Monday morning, the Russian-born entrepreneur faced his third round of questioning since being charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised who holds French and Russian passports, has been accused of complicity in running an online platform that allowed illicit transactions, child sex abuse images and other illegal has denied the claims, and neither he nor his lawyers responded to a request for his initial questioning in December 2024, Durov denied creating Telegram for illicit use but acknowledged a growing criminal presence on the platform, and pledged to strengthen judicial authorities have noted an improvement in cooperation with Telegram since Durov's arrest, sources involved in organised crime cases told who was initially banned from leaving France, had his judicial control relaxed from early July, allowing him to reside in the United Arab Emirates for a maximum of two weeks at a lawyers have filed motions to dismiss the charges with the Paris Appeals Court, according to a source close to the lawyers have also filed a legal challenge in France to test the constitutionality of the case, along with a request for a preliminary ruling from the European Union's top court, according to the same source.
France 24
a day ago
- Politics
- France 24
Telegram's Durov questioned in France over alleged illegal content on app
Durov, 40, was sensationally detained in Paris in 2024 and is under formal investigation by French authorities over illegal content on his popular messaging service. Arriving at the Paris courthouse on Monday morning, the Russian-born entrepreneur faced his third round of questioning since being charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime. Durov, who holds French and Russian passports, has been accused of complicity in running an online platform that allowed illicit transactions, child sex abuse images and other illegal content. Durov has denied the claims, and neither he nor his lawyers responded to a request for comment. In his initial questioning in December 2024, Durov denied creating Telegram for illicit use but acknowledged a growing criminal presence on the platform, and pledged to strengthen moderation. French judicial authorities have noted an improvement in cooperation with Telegram since Durov's arrest, sources involved in organised crime cases told AFP. Durov, who was initially banned from leaving France, had his judicial control relaxed from early July, allowing him to reside in the United Arab Emirates for a maximum of two weeks at a time. Durov's lawyers have filed motions to dismiss the charges with the Paris Appeals Court, according to a source close to the case. The lawyers have also filed a legal challenge in France to test the constitutionality of the case, along with a request for a preliminary ruling from the European Union's top court, according to the same source.
