September 3, 2024

What's Behind the Arrest of the Telegram CEO?

by The Journal

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Pavel Durov, the CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France last month. He was charged with a host of crimes, including complicity in distributing child pornography, illegal drugs and hacking software on the app. Matthew Dalton reports on how the charges represent a major escalation by the French government in holding tech executives accountable for the content that appears on their platforms.



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- Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged by French Authorities 

- Exclusive | Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Was Wooed and Targeted by Governments 


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