David-Olivier Kaminski, Durov's lawyer, argued, "it is absurd to suggest that the head of a social network is responsible for criminal acts committed on the platform," emphasizing that Telegram complies with European regulations.
The French judge's decision to formally investigate Durov raises significant questions about "where freedom of speech ends and enforcement of the law begins," a concern shared globally by many tech companies and governments.
In response to Durov's situation, the Kremlin stated that the prosecution should not turn into "political persecution," highlighting the geopolitical tensions this case has sparked between Russia and France.
With nearly 1 billion users, Telegram faces scrutiny as it navigates allegations of facilitating unlawful activities like drug trafficking and child exploitation, a challenge for social media platforms balancing user freedom and legal compliance.
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