Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly arrested near Paris on Saturday evening while leaving his private jet, according to Reuters. The arrest is connected to a preliminary investigation by French authorities, who suspect that Telegram’s lack of content moderation has facilitated criminal activities on the platform.
Durov is expected to appear before a judge soon, with possible indictment as early as Sunday. Telegram is known for its role in providing information in censored regions but has faced criticism for being a haven for bad actors due to its hands-off moderation approach.
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