Telegram CEO Escapes France: Durov’s Jet-Setting Amid Criminal Probe Raises Eyebrows!
Pavel Durov, Telegram’s CEO, made a swift exit from France, heading back to Dubai amid ongoing investigations into criminal activity on the messaging platform. French authorities gave him a rare travel pass, because apparently even tech moguls need a vacation now and then. Meanwhile, Telegram’s user base continues to grow—crime doesn’t rest, after all!
Hot Take:
Looks like France gave Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, a “Get Out of Jail (or France) Free Card” just in time for spring break in Dubai. It’s a classic case of “catch and release,” but let’s hope the crooks don’t get the same luxury! While Durov jets off, Telegram is left dealing with its own version of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire… In Trouble With the Law.”
Key Points:
- Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was allowed to leave France temporarily amid ongoing investigations.
- Durov’s departure was facilitated by a judicial order suspension from March 15 to April 7.
- Telegram began sharing users’ phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement post-September 2024.
- The platform now cooperates more with authorities when users breach terms and engage in criminal activities.
- Telegram boasts 950 million monthly users, with 10 million opting for paid subscriptions.
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