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Founder of Telegram and VKontakte, currently facing charges in Russia related to terrorism facilitation.
News published about Pavel Durov

Russia charges Telegram founder with terrorism
TechCentral - Jul 29, 2026
Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities. An international warrant for Durov's arrest has been issued by Russian authorities.

Telegram Adjusts Privacy Policies Following Founderβs Arrest in France
Tech In Africa - Sep 20, 2024
Pavel Durov's arrest in France prompts a reevaluation of Telegram's privacy and moderation policies. Durov argues against using outdated legislation to hold platform CEOs accountable for user-generated content.

CEO & Founder of Social Media App Detained at French Airport
IT News Africa - Aug 26, 2024
Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of Telegram, was unexpectedly detained at Le Bourget Airport in Paris. Durov was arrested on a warrant connected to ongoing inquiries into Telegram's moderation policies.
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