Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of Telegram, is currently under formal investigation in France as part of an inquiry into organized crime activities on the messaging platform. Although he has not been detained, he is under judicial supervision and required to post a €5 million bail.
Investigation and Judicial Supervision
Durov is under formal investigation in France as part of a wider inquiry into organized crime activities on the Telegram messaging platform. While he has not been detained, he is subject to judicial supervision and has been required to post a €5 million bail as part of the ongoing investigation.
Telegram and Organized Crime
The investigation focuses on the use of Telegram by organized crime groups, which have reportedly utilized the platform’s strong encryption and privacy features to coordinate their activities. Telegram has faced scrutiny in the past for its role in enabling such illicit activities on its platform.
