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Telegram Breaks Silence on Pavel Durov's Detention, Defends Compliance with EU Laws

Telegram has issued its first official response following the detention of its CEO, Pavel Durov. The platform’s team affirmed their adherence to all European Union regulations, including the stringent ‘Digital Services Act’. In their statement, Telegram emphasized that their content moderation practices “comply with industry standards and are continuously being enhanced.” The team firmly rejected allegations that either the platform or its founder should be held accountable for “misuse of the platform.

France Extends Detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Amid Controversial Charges

Pavel Durov, co-founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested on Saturday at Le Bourget airport near Paris by French authorities. Acting on behalf of the Office Mineurs (OFMIN), an agency dedicated to protecting minors, officials took Durov into custody over allegations that he has failed to prevent illegal activities on Telegram. These accusations include the exploitation of children, fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime, and the promotion of terrorism. According to anonymous sources cited by Agence France-Presse (via Yahoo News), Durov’s detention has been extended beyond the initial 24-hour period.

Rumble CEO Pavlovski Leaves Europe Amid Durov’s Detention, Vows to Defend Free Speech

Chris Pavlovski, the founder and CEO of video hosting platform Rumble, has exited Europe following the alarming detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Pavlovski revealed that he delayed commenting on Durov’s arrest for over 12 hours to ensure his safe departure from the European Union. I’m a little late to this, but for good reason — I’ve just safely departed from Europe. France has threatened Rumble, and now they have crossed a red line by arresting Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, reportedly for not censoring speech.

Tucker Carlson Warns: Arrest of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov in France Signals Danger for Anti-Censorship Platforms

The recent arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France serves as a stark warning to online platforms that dare to resist censorship, according to American journalist and political commentator Tucker Carlson. Durov, the Russian tech entrepreneur, was detained at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday and is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday evening. French authorities had reportedly issued an arrest warrant, citing concerns that Telegram’s lack of moderation has made it a haven for criminal activity.

Elon Musk Stands by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov After Arrest in France: 'Dangerous Times'

Elon Musk, the outspoken advocate of free speech and the man behind Twitter’s transformation into X, has come forward to defend Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, following his arrest in France. Musk, known for his “free speech absolutist” stance, has consistently championed the First Amendment, reducing moderation on X to allow diverse content, from the free and the controversial to the contentious and the unfettered. #FreePavel pic.twitter.com/B7AcJWswMs — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 25, 2024 “Moderation is a propaganda word for censorship,” Musk once declared, a sentiment he reiterated today in the wake of Durov’s arrest near Paris.

Pavel Durov, Founder of Telegram Messenger, Arrested in France Amid Controversial Charges

In a shocking development, Pavel Durov, the visionary behind Telegram messenger, has been arrested in France, according to reports from TF1/LCI. Durov was detained by the French Air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA) while his plane, which was on a flight from Azerbaijan, made an unscheduled stop for refueling. Authorities claim that Durov was on a local wanted list. This case, now being overseen by the newly established ‘Office for Combating Crimes against Children’ (OFMIN) of the National Gendarmerie, has sparked significant controversy.