The pre-trial detention period for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has expired, as two cars with flashing lights were spotted leaving the offices of the Fraud Office in a Paris suburb, where Durov was reportedly being held.
Under French law, pre-trial detention can last up to 96 hours. After this period, the court is required to either release the individual or formally charge them, potentially leading to continued custody. The decision regarding Durov’s fate now hangs in the balance, raising critical questions about the future of digital freedom and privacy.