French police have laid multiple charges against Pavel Durov, co-founder and CEO of Telegram, arresting him for failing to cooperate in investigations into serious crimes facilitated through the platform.
The French president emphasized that Durov's arrest is part of a judicial investigation, clarifying that it is not a political decision and the rule of law must be upheld.
Charges include facilitating drug trafficking, child sexual abuse material distribution, and organized crime, highlighting Durov's potential personal liability as head of the platform.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation noted that the lack of cooperation from Telegram in regards to serious allegations raises significant concerns about user safety and platform accountability.
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