Telegram founder Durov charged, banned from leaving France
Photo: Pavel Durov (facebook.com_durov)
A French court has placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov under judicial supervision and has prohibited him from leaving the country, according to Le Figaro.
Durov has been charged and placed under judicial supervision, with a €5 million bail. He has to show up at the police station twice a week and is banned from leaving France.
One charge against Durov concerns participation in the management of an Internet resource that allows for illegal transactions, potentially leading to a 10-year prison sentence.
He also faces accusations of refusing to provide information or documents requested by authorities and of involvement in crimes such as drug trafficking, organized fraud, and providing cryptographic services.
Detention of Durov
On Saturday, August 24, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was detained in France. Authorities suspect him of offenses related to money laundering, terrorism, and fraud.
Further details about the detention can be found in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
Additionally, the European Union is investigating whether Telegram may have violated EU digital regulations.
For more on Pavel Durov, see the material by RBC-Ukraine.
