Durov was detained at a Paris airport under a warrant alleging that Telegram has been used for money laundering and drug trafficking, highlighting new legal challenges for the platform.
French prosecutors have not commented on the case amidst investigation, demonstrating the complexities involved with issues combining technology, privacy, and criminal activity.
The arrest highlights how Telegram, initially a space for privacy and free expression, is now facing scrutiny due to allegations tied to its misuse by some users.
Despite facing possible legal repercussions, Durov's Telegram built a reputation for safeguarding privacy, countering state controls; its future remains uncertain amidst new legal challenges.
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