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- Telegram’s Pavel Durov was arrested in France on charges including terrorism, fraud, and child exploitation-related activities.
- TON community expresses strong support for Pavel Durov, urging members to remain united and committed to decentralization.
- Authorities link Durov’s arrest to concerns over Telegram’s alleged role in facilitating organized crime and other illegal activities.
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was arrested by French authorities on serious criminal charges. The arrest occurred as Durov disembarked from his private jet at Le Bourget airport near Paris. This development has sparked concern within the TON community and among supporters of Durov’s vision for a decentralized internet.
Statement from the TON Community
— TON 💎 (@ton_blockchain) August 24, 2024
Following the recent news related to the Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov, we want to assure everyone that the TON community remains strong and fully operational.
As a community committed to freedom of speech and decentralization, we stand firmly…
TON Community’s Response
In response to the news, the TON community has issued a statement reaffirming its support for Pavel Durov and the principles of freedom of speech and decentralization. Despite the gravity of the situation, the community remains committed to its mission and encourages its members to stay united. The TON community continues to stand by Durov, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm and focused during this challenging time.
Details of the Arrest
According to the French news site TF1, Durov was detained around 8 PM local time by the Air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA). He was accompanied by a bodyguard and a woman at the time of his arrest. French authorities have indicated that the arrest was executed based on a search warrant issued by the OFMIN, a national directorate of the French judicial police.
This warrant is linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities involving Durov and his platform, Telegram. The charges are extensive, including accusations of terrorism, narcotics trafficking, fraud, and the distribution of illegal content, particularly material related to child exploitation.
The owner of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has just been arrested in France for failing to censor the truth on his application.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) August 24, 2024
Potential charges include support for terrorism, drug trafficking, complicity in crimes, mass fraud, money laundering, concealment, pedophile content,…
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Following his arrest, Durov was placed in police custody by the National Anti-Fraud Office (ONAF), which operates under the Customs Directorate. Investigators are focusing on Telegram’s role in facilitating various illegal activities, particularly its lack of moderation. The investigation has raised concerns about Durov’s potential flight risk due to his financial resources and the severity of the charges.
The authorities have highlighted the platform’s alleged role in providing a safe haven for organized crime, including terrorism and drug trafficking. Consequently, this arrest is part of a broader European effort to scrutinize secure messaging services that may be used for illegal purposes.