Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Faces 10-Year Sentence And €500K Fine In France's First Cybercrime Case Under New Law (UPDATED)
This story has been updated with a statement from Telegram. French prosecutors have placed Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, under formal investigation using a stringent new cybercrime law. What Happened: The LOPMI law,
Why France’s arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has divided tech regulation experts
Juan Ortiz Freuler and Apunam Chander weigh in on the arrest of Pavel Durov. “The decision to take the CEO of a prominent company into custody—and accusing them of being an accomplice of crimes enabled by the platform—does seem unprecedented,” says Ortiz-Freuler.
How France embraced Telegram’s Pavel Durov — before turning on him
Accustomed to mixing with the nation’s elite, the tech billionaire says he was surprised to be targeted by its legal system.
France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram's Durov
By Gabriel Stargardter PARIS (Reuters) -When French prosecutors took aim at Telegram boss Pavel Durov, they had a trump card to wield - a tough new law with no international equivalent that criminalises tech titans whose platforms allow illegal products or activities.
Telegram Quietly Updates FAQ As Pavel Durov Breaks Silence On France Arrest
Telegram has updated its FAQ page to include avenues and options for users to report "illegal content" – a feature not available before its CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested by French authorities at a Paris airport
Pavel Durov, a dual citizen of France and Russia, was detained at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening after ...
They leave no choice: France forces Pavel Durov's brother Nikolai to come to Paris
According to him, Telegram vice-president Ilya Perekopsky is also being lured to Paris. September 13th, 2024. EADaily ...
The arrest of Pavel Durov: A geopolitical power play in the Digital Age
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France on charges of failing to curb criminal activities on the ...
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Pavel Durov Calls His Detainment In France Misguided
Pavel Durov, Telegram's CEO, had called his arrest by France a 'misguided' attempt from the government. Here's more.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Breaks Silence Following French Arrest: Defends Telegram’s Moderation
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov breaks silence after his arrest in France, defending the platform's moderation efforts and ...
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French authorities arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport, French media report
Pavel Durov, a dual citizen of France and Russia, was taken into custody at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday ...
Opinion - The arrest of Pavel Durov: A geopolitical power play in the Digital Age
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France on charges of failing to curb criminal activities on the ...