The French judiciary announced today, Wednesday Formal research From the founder and CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durovthe role of messaging apps in organized crime.
French police Telegram CEO Arrested Saturday evening, after his private plane landed at an airport outside Paris, following a preliminary investigation that began on July 8.
After spending four days in detention, the two judges investigating the case granted him detention. He was released on bail of 5 million euros. They were ordered to appear twice a week before the French police. In addition, He will not be able to leave the country.According to the Paris prosecutor’s office.
Being under formal investigation in France does not imply guilt or necessarily lead to a trial, but it does mean that the authorities are watching. Sufficient forensic evidence to continue the investigation..
His lawyer said it was “absurd” to believe that Durov could be “involved” in crimes allegedly committed through his messaging service.
Investigation on 12 charges
However, the list of charges against Durov announced by the Prosecutor General’s Office a few days ago is extensive and includes complicity in running an online platform for Allowing illegal transactions Organized gangs, they refuse to cooperate with the authorities by exchanging documents or information necessary to avoid illegal actions and collusion in fraud And drug trafficking.
He is also being investigated for conspiracy to possess and Posting homosexual picturesOn charges of money laundering and four crimes related to operating the app and encryption. Charges of association with criminals complete the list.
French investigators accuse him of failing to cooperate with authorities to intercept communications, according to an official statement obtained by Le Monde. In addition to the Telegram-related charges, he is also being held accountable. On charges of assaulting one of his sons.
Telegram, the social networking giant
Telegram is ranked as one of the leading social media platforms after Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok and China’s WeChat. He has Over 900 million users It has a special influence in the republics of the former Soviet Union.
In the Gulf emirate, Telegram has been shielded from government moderation rules, at a time when the European Union and the United States are pressuring major platforms to remove illegal content.
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