Telegram CEO Pavel Durov addresses his arrest in France, defending Telegram’s commitment to privacy
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has made his first public statement after being detained in Paris last week. Durov recounted his experience, revealing that he was detained for a duration of four days, during which he underwent interrogation by French police. The authorities indicated that Durov may potentially face personal liability for the unlawful actions of Telegram users, pointing to the platform’s lack of response to government investigations. Durov