Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested at Le Bourget Airport, France, on August 25 after returning from Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Durov is accused of failing to monitor illegal activities on Telegram, including child pornography, drug trafficking, and fraud.

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Durov spent four days in custody before being released on a 5 million euro bail.

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Durov was released but must remain in France and report to the police twice a week.

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Telegram denies the allegations, calling them “absurd,” and insists its moderation is within industry standards.

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The case highlights the tension between tech companies prioritizing privacy and governments pushing for stricter content control.

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The Indian government has launched its own investigation into Telegram following Durov’s arrest.

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The legal battle continues, with implications for tech regulation and platform responsibility worldwide.

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The Indian government has launched its own investigation into Telegram following Durov’s arrest.

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