Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was arrested at a Paris airport over allegations including fraud and failure to curb criminal misuse of the app.
French authorities have issued a warrant for Durov's arrest, citing serious allegations involving drug trafficking and organised crime linked to Telegram's usage.
The Russian embassy is seeking access to Durov, highlighting diplomatic tensions as France has been accused of refusing to cooperate in the investigation.
Durov left Russia in 2014 due to Kremlin pressures, shifting from VK to Telegram, which he developed into a platform with nearly a billion users.
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