Why Pavel Durov was arrested in France: Telegram scandal explained

Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging platform Telegram, was arrested upon arrival in France last Saturday (August 24), sparking international debate over the responsibility of tech platforms for illegal activities conducted through their services.

Durov, who landed in France on his private jet, was taken into custody by French authorities, who accused him of facilitating crimes committed on Telegram. The arrest is a significant move against one of the tech industry’s most influential figures.