The Kremlin seeks clarity on the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov by French authorities, withholding comments until official details emerge about the accusations.
Bollywood Fever: The Kremlin stated on Monday that it is awaiting official information regarding the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, before making any further comments.
Durov, a Russia-born billionaire, was detained by French police at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday, shortly after arriving on a private jet, according to sources.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the situation during a news briefing, saying, “We do not yet know what exactly Durov is accused of.”
He emphasized the need for caution, stating, “We have not yet heard any official statement on the matter, and before we say anything, we should wait for the situation to be clarified.”
Durov, who holds dual citizenship in France and the United Arab Emirates, was reportedly arrested as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that his platform, Telegram, has allowed a wide range of crimes to be committed due to insufficient moderation and lack of cooperation with law enforcement.
French authorities have not officially confirmed his arrest or provided details on the charges.
Telegram, based in Dubai, is an encrypted messaging app with nearly 1 billion users, particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and other former Soviet republics.
Durov left Russia in 2014 after refusing to comply with government demands to shut down opposition communities on VKontakte, a social media platform he also founded.
Peskov also clarified that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not meet with Durov during his state visit to Baku last week.
The Kremlin is expected to withhold further comments until more information is released by French authorities.
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