Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was reportedly headed to court in Paris following the conclusion of his initial arrest period. He was detained at Le Bourget airport in Paris on Saturday on suspicion of not taking adequate measures to address illicit content on Telegram, a messaging platform with around 900 million users. The company has denied these allegations, emphasizing its commitment to user privacy and safety.
Durov, who is 39 years old and originally from Russia, faced this legal action as French authorities continue to scrutinize the operations of major social media platforms regarding their handling of illegal content. The outcome of his court appearance could have significant implications for Telegram’s operations in France and potentially influence regulatory approaches towards social media platforms in Europe.