Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been charged and released from police custody

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been charged by French prosecutors with complicity in distributing child pornography, illegal drugs, and hacking software via the messaging app. After being arrested in Paris, he paid €5 million bail and is now restricted to France under court monitoring. Durov, known for his frequent relocations, faces a lengthy investigation process that could keep him in France for an extended period. Telegram has labeled the charges against him as “absurd,” asserting that he shouldn't be held accountable for the actions of users on the platform. Learn more about this ongoing situation. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Engadget