French prosecutors extend the police custody of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for up to 48 hours amid a judicial investigation into serious criminal allegations, including complicity in selling child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking.
Bollywood Fever: French prosecutors have announced that the police custody of Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has been extended by an investigative judge for up to 48 hours.
Durov, who was detained on Saturday at Le Bourget airport, now faces a crucial period where French authorities must decide whether to release him or formally charge him.
The detention is part of a broader judicial investigation launched last month that involves 12 serious criminal offenses, including complicity in selling child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking.
These allegations have cast a significant shadow over Durov, who is a prominent figure in the tech world and holds citizenship in Russia, France, the United Arab Emirates, and St. Kitts and Nevis.
Durov’s detention has sparked strong objections from the Russian government, which has expressed concern over the treatment of one of its nationals.
The situation has the potential to strain diplomatic relations between France and Russia.
Amid these developments, French President Emmanuel Macron has clarified that Durov’s arrest is not politically motivated. “This is part of an independent judicial process,” Macron stated, emphasizing that the investigation is being conducted in accordance with French law and is separate from any political considerations.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the world will be watching closely to see how the case against Durov develops, given the serious nature of the allegations and the potential implications for Telegram, a platform widely used for private communication and known for its strong stance on user privacy. The next 48 hours will be critical in determining the course of action that French authorities will take regarding Durov’s case.
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