Telegram boss Pavel Durov was released from detention on Wednesday (August 28) after four days. He will now face a French court for possible charges of failing to curb extremist and illegal content on Telegram, the popular messaging app used by over 900 million users worldwide.

He was arrested by the French authorities on Saturday (August 24).

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Pavel holds dual citizenship — UAE and France — and as per reports following his arrest, the United Arab Emirates has suspended a deal with France for the purchase of 80 warplanes. The country is seeking consular access to the Telegram boss.&nbsp;

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On X, formerly Twitter, French President&nbsp;Emmanuel Macron said that he was addressing "false information" concerning the case.

President Macron said that&nbsp;"the arrest of Telegram CEO&nbsp;on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation."&nbsp;

"It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," he added.

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Durov, a Russian-born billionaire with dual French-Russian citizenship, was arrested on Saturday after flying into Le Bourget airport outside Paris.&nbsp;The 39-year-old billionaire, as per reports, was flying from Azerbaijan.

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He has reportedly been arrested as part of a preliminary investigation into a number of alleged offences, including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organised crime and promotion of terrorism on his platform.&nbsp;

France's OFMIN, a body tasked with preventing violence against minors, as per the news agency AFP, had issued an arrest warrant for Durov.

On Sunday (August 25), an investigating magistrate extended Durov's detention. In France, as per the law, the initial detention for questioning can last up to 96 hours and when this&nbsp;period ends, the magistrate can either free Durov or press charges and remand him in custody.

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Telegram boss Pavel Durov was released from detention on Wednesday (August 28) after four days. He will now face a French court for possible charges of failing to curb extremist and illegal content on Telegram, the popular messaging app used by over 900 million users worldwide.

Telegram boss Pavel Durov was released from detention on Wednesday (August 28) after four days. He will now face a French court for possible charges of failing to curb extremist and illegal content on Telegram, the popular messaging app used by over 900 million users worldwide. He was arrested by the French authorities on Saturday (August 24). Also read | Honeytrap? Mossad agent? Who is Juli Vavilova, mystery woman rumoured to be behind Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Pavel holds dual citizenship — UAE and France — and as per reports following his arrest, the United Arab Emirates has suspended a deal with France for the purchase of 80 warplanes. The country is seeking consular access to the Telegram boss. Why was Durov arrested? On X, formerly Twitter, French President Emmanuel Macron said that he was addressing "false information" concerning the case. President Macron said that "the arrest of Telegram CEO on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation." "It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," he added. I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov. France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship. It will remain so. In a state governed by the rule of law,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 26, 2024 × Durov, a Russian-born billionaire with dual French-Russian citizenship, was arrested on Saturday after flying into Le Bourget airport outside Paris. The 39-year-old billionaire, as per reports, was flying from Azerbaijan. Also read | Telegram gets probed by Indian govt for gambling and extortion, may face ban: Report He has reportedly been arrested as part of a preliminary investigation into a number of alleged offences, including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organised crime and promotion of terrorism on his platform. France's OFMIN, a body tasked with preventing violence against minors, as per the news agency AFP, had issued an arrest warrant for Durov. On Sunday (August 25), an investigating magistrate extended Durov's detention. In France, as per the law, the initial detention for questioning can last up to 96 hours and when this period ends, the magistrate can either free Durov or press charges and remand him in custody. (With inputs from agencies)

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov freed from detention, to face a court now

The Kremlin, on Tuesday (August 27) issued a sharp warning to France over the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport last week. Labelling the charges against the Russian-born tech boss as "very serious," Moscow&nbsp;warned the Paril&nbsp;against trying to intimidate him.

Durov, a Russian-born billionaire with dual citizenship in France and the United Arab Emirates as per reports, has been accused of allegedly failing to curb illegal content on Telegram, including child exploitation, drug trafficking, and fraudulent activities.&nbsp;

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested Durov's arrest was politically motivated, a charge denied by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26).

Macron in a post on X, said that he was addressing "false information" concerning the case.&nbsp;

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He stressed that&nbsp;"the arrest of Telegram CEO&nbsp;on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation."&nbsp;

"It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," Macron&nbsp;added.

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However, the&nbsp;Kremlin spokesman suggested otherwise, reports AFP.

He said that the charges were "indeed very serious, they require no less serious evidence".

"Otherwise this would be a direct attempt to restrict freedom of communication, and, I might even say, directly intimidate the head of a large company," Peskov stated, adding, "That is to say, precisely the policy that Mr Macron denied yesterday."

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The Kremlin's statement comes as reports suggest that the Telegram boss could be held in French custody for at least another day — till Wednesday (August 28). As per Reuters, French prosecutors said they had granted extra time for Pavel Durov's questioning.

The arrest has drawn additional attention due to the timing. Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's State Duma, and a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has alleged that the United States was behind the arrest.

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Volodin, the chairman of Russia's lower house of parliament, alleged that America was seeking to exert control over Telegram ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.&nbsp;

"Telegram is one of the few and at the same time the largest Internet platform over which the United States has no influence," he said in a post.

"On the eve of the US presidential election, it is important for (President Joe) Biden to take Telegram under control," Volodin asserted.

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The Kremlin, on Tuesday (August 27) issued a sharp warning to France over the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport last week. Labelling the charges against the Russian-born tech boss as "very serious," Moscow warned the Paril against trying to intimidate him.

The Kremlin, on Tuesday (August 27) issued a sharp warning to France over the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport last week. Labelling the charges against the Russian-born tech boss as "very serious," Moscow warned the Paril against trying to intimidate him. Durov, a Russian-born billionaire with dual citizenship in France and the United Arab Emirates as per reports, has been accused of allegedly failing to curb illegal content on Telegram, including child exploitation, drug trafficking, and fraudulent activities. Politically motivated arrest or not? Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested Durov's arrest was politically motivated, a charge denied by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26). Macron in a post on X, said that he was addressing "false information" concerning the case. Also read | Honeytrap? Mossad agent? Who is Juli Vavilova, mystery woman rumoured to be behind Telegram CEO Pavel Durov He stressed that "the arrest of Telegram CEO on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation." "It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," Macron added. I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov. France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship. It will remain so. In a state governed by the rule of law,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 26, 2024 × However, the Kremlin spokesman suggested otherwise, reports AFP. He said that the charges were "indeed very serious, they require no less serious evidence". "Otherwise this would be a direct attempt to restrict freedom of communication, and, I might even say, directly intimidate the head of a large company," Peskov stated, adding, "That is to say, precisely the policy that Mr Macron denied yesterday." Durov to be held in custody till Wednesday The Kremlin's statement comes as reports suggest that the Telegram boss could be held in French custody for at least another day — till Wednesday (August 28). As per Reuters, French prosecutors said they had granted extra time for Pavel Durov's questioning. The arrest has drawn additional attention due to the timing. Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's State Duma, and a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has alleged that the United States was behind the arrest. Also read | No 'political' motive behind Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest, says French President Macron Volodin, the chairman of Russia's lower house of parliament, alleged that America was seeking to exert control over Telegram ahead of the 2024 US presidential election. "Telegram is one of the few and at the same time the largest Internet platform over which the United States has no influence," he said in a post. "On the eve of the US presidential election, it is important for (President Joe) Biden to take Telegram under control," Volodin asserted. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia warns France against intimidating Pavel Durov; Telegram CEO's custody extended till Aug 28

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

Durov was arrested by the French authorities on Saturday (August 24) allegedly over failing to curb the spread of illegal content and activities on Telegram, a platform with over 900 million users.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Macron said that he was addressing "false information" concerning the case.&nbsp;

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President Macron said that&nbsp;"the arrest of Telegram CEO&nbsp;on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation."&nbsp;

"It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," he added.

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Pavel Durov, a Russian-born billionaire with dual French-Russian citizenship, was arrested on Saturday after flying into Le Bourget airport outside Paris.&nbsp;The 39-year-old billionaire, as per reports, was flying from Azerbaijan.

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He has reportedly been arrested as part of a preliminary investigation into a number of alleged offences, including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organised crime and promotion of terrorism on his platform.&nbsp;

France's OFMIN, a body tasked with preventing violence against minors, as per the news agency AFP, had issued an arrest warrant for Durov.

On Sunday (August 25), an investigating magistrate extended Durov's detention. In France, as per the law, the initial detention for questioning can last up to 96 hours and when this&nbsp;period ends, the magistrate can either free Durov or press charges and remand him in custody.

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The Kremlin said on Monday (August 26) that it had received no information from France on why it was holding Pavel Durov.

"We do not know concretely what Durov is accused of. We have not heard any official declaration on this subject," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

"Before saying anything, we need to wait for the situation to become clearer… Without that, it would be inappropriate to comment," he added.

Durov's company, Telegram, said that "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," it added.

"It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform."

(With inputs from agencies)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Durov was arrested by the French authorities on Saturday (August 24) allegedly over failing to curb the spread of illegal content and activities on Telegram, a platform with over 900 million users.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Durov was arrested by the French authorities on Saturday (August 24) allegedly over failing to curb the spread of illegal content and activities on Telegram, a platform with over 900 million users. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Macron said that he was addressing "false information" concerning the case. Also read | Honeytrap? Mossad agent? Who is Juli Vavilova, mystery woman rumoured to be behind Telegram CEO Pavel Durov So why was Durov arrested? President Macron said that "the arrest of Telegram CEO on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation." "It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," he added. I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov. France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship. It will remain so. In a state governed by the rule of law,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 26, 2024 × Pavel Durov, a Russian-born billionaire with dual French-Russian citizenship, was arrested on Saturday after flying into Le Bourget airport outside Paris. The 39-year-old billionaire, as per reports, was flying from Azerbaijan. Also read | Telegram gets probed by Indian govt for gambling and extortion, may face ban: Report He has reportedly been arrested as part of a preliminary investigation into a number of alleged offences, including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organised crime and promotion of terrorism on his platform. France's OFMIN, a body tasked with preventing violence against minors, as per the news agency AFP, had issued an arrest warrant for Durov. On Sunday (August 25), an investigating magistrate extended Durov's detention. In France, as per the law, the initial detention for questioning can last up to 96 hours and when this period ends, the magistrate can either free Durov or press charges and remand him in custody. Telegram denies charges, Kremlin has no information about arrest The Kremlin said on Monday (August 26) that it had received no information from France on why it was holding Pavel Durov. "We do not know concretely what Durov is accused of. We have not heard any official declaration on this subject," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "Before saying anything, we need to wait for the situation to become clearer… Without that, it would be inappropriate to comment," he added. Durov's company, Telegram, said that "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," it added. "It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform." (With inputs from agencies)

No 'political' motive behind Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest, says French President Macron

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested on Saturday (August 24) upon landing in France on his private jet, was accompanied by a mystery woman, as per reports. The woman has been identified as Juli Vavilova, a 24-year-old "crypto coach" who is believed to be behind his arrest.

Here's everything you need to know about mystery woman Juli Vavilova:

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Juli Vavilova is a crypto coach and streamer based in Dubai. Active on social media platforms, including Instagram, she describes herself as a gamer interested in "Gaming, crypto, languages, and mindset".

The 24-year-old is believed to be Durov's girlfriend and, as per reports, she might be behind the Telegram CEO's arrest.

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Speculations on social media have been plenty since Durov's arrest.&nbsp;One wild theory suggests that Vavilova is a Mossad agent who was planted as a honey trap to aid the capture of Pavel Durov.&nbsp;

Other theories propose that she herself was under Mossad surveillance and her frequent posts on social media that showed her in the same locations as Durov led to his arrest. She has posted photos from many of the places Durov was at — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan.&nbsp;

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Pavel Durov, a Russian-born billionaire with dual French-Russian citizenship, was arrested on Saturday after flying into Le Bourget airport outside Paris.

The 39-year-old billionaire, as per reports, was flying from Azerbaijan.

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He has been arrested for failing to take action to curb the criminal use of his platform. France's OFMIN, a body tasked with preventing violence against minors, as per the news agency AFP, had issued an arrest warrant for Durov.

The Kremlin on Monday (August 26) said it had received no information from France on why it was holding Pavel Durov.

"We do not know concretely what Durov is accused of. We have not heard any official declaration on this subject," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

"Before saying anything, we need to wait for the situation to become clearer… Without that, it would be inappropriate to comment," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested on Saturday (August 24) upon landing in France on his private jet, was accompanied by a mystery woman, as per reports.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested on Saturday (August 24) upon landing in France on his private jet, was accompanied by a mystery woman, as per reports. The woman has been identified as Juli Vavilova, a 24-year-old "crypto coach" who is believed to be behind his arrest. Here's everything you need to know about mystery woman Juli Vavilova: Who is Juli Vavilova? Juli Vavilova is a crypto coach and streamer based in Dubai. Active on social media platforms, including Instagram, she describes herself as a gamer interested in "Gaming, crypto, languages, and mindset". The 24-year-old is believed to be Durov's girlfriend and, as per reports, she might be behind the Telegram CEO's arrest. Also read | Telegram gets probed by Indian govt for gambling and extortion, may face ban: Report Is she a Mossad agent? Speculations on social media have been plenty since Durov's arrest. One wild theory suggests that Vavilova is a Mossad agent who was planted as a honey trap to aid the capture of Pavel Durov. Other theories propose that she herself was under Mossad surveillance and her frequent posts on social media that showed her in the same locations as Durov led to his arrest. She has posted photos from many of the places Durov was at — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan. Why was Pavel Durov arrested? Pavel Durov, a Russian-born billionaire with dual French-Russian citizenship, was arrested on Saturday after flying into Le Bourget airport outside Paris. The 39-year-old billionaire, as per reports, was flying from Azerbaijan. Also read | Telegram gets probed by Indian govt for gambling and extortion, may face ban: Report He has been arrested for failing to take action to curb the criminal use of his platform. France's OFMIN, a body tasked with preventing violence against minors, as per the news agency AFP, had issued an arrest warrant for Durov. The Kremlin on Monday (August 26) said it had received no information from France on why it was holding Pavel Durov. "We do not know concretely what Durov is accused of. We have not heard any official declaration on this subject," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "Before saying anything, we need to wait for the situation to become clearer… Without that, it would be inappropriate to comment," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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