Telegram CEO charged with numerous crimes and is banned from leaving France
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Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has been indicted in France, facing charges including complicity in illegal online transactions, refusal to cooperate with law enforcement, and drug trafficking.
French authorities have accused Telegram of a lack of compliance with law enforcement, particularly concerning crimes against minors and drug-related offenses, leading to the current indictment of its CEO.
The extensive charges against Durov highlight concerns regarding Telegram's alleged facilitation of illegal activities and its failure to cooperate with legal requests from authorities.
Durov's legal troubles also include charges related to cryptology services he provided without the required governmental disclosures, raising questions about compliance with cybersecurity regulations in France.
Read at Ars Technica
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