French police arrested the 39-year-old at Le Bourget Airport north of Paris over the weekend under a warrant for offences related to the messaging app and social media platform. French authorities have been investigating the app’s alleged moderation failures, and whether a lack of moderation has helped facilitate money laundering, child exploitation and other illegal activity. Durov’s detention has since been extended for up to 96 hours. (BBC, Financial Times)
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French police arrested the 39-year-old at Le Bourget Airport north of Paris over the weekend under a warrant for offences related to the messaging app and social media platform. French authorities have been investigating the app’s alleged moderation failures, and whether a lack of moderation has helped facilitate money laundering, child exploitation and other illegal activity. Durov’s detention has since been extended for up to 96 hours. (BBC, Financial Times)
Talking point: Durov’s arrest “is in no way a political decision” but the fruits of an independent investigation, said French President Emmanuel Macron. Based in Dubai, Telegram is known for its encryption and commitment to privacy for its nearly one billion users. The company said it adheres to European Union laws.
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