Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Under Judicial Supervision After Release From French Custody
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has been released from custody after being charged by French authorities and is now under judicial supervision. French prosecutors said that Durov was indicted with criminal charges linked to his role at the messaging app, according to a Bloomberg report. Following a court appearance, Durov has been barred from leaving France. He was also required to post 5 million euros in bail to be released from custody. Pavel Durov Accused Of Facilitating Illicit Activities On Telegram Police transported Durov to court after he was detained at a North Paris airport on Aug. 24. After the Telegram founder was arrested, prosecutors said Durov was taken into custody as part of a judicial investigation. Charges against Durov included refusal to communicate to authorities, complicity with illegal activities, criminal association, money laundering and providing cryptology services without prior declaration. Durov allegedly helped spread child pornography and fa...