Call from Elon Musk for Telegram founder Pavel Durov
Elon Musk has issued a call for freedom for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was arrested on charges of drug trafficking, fraud, and harassment.
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Elon Musk has issued a call for freedom for the arrested Telegram founder Pavel Durov via the X social media platform.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was detained at Le Bourget Airport, has been arrested.
It was noted that Durov, who holds French citizenship, was on France's wanted list; the warrant was reportedly issued by the country's department tasked with combating crimes against minors.
X owner Elon Musk shared a post regarding Durov's detention. Musk wrote, "Free Pavel".
#FreePavel
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 25, 2024
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DRUG TRAFFICKING, FRAUD, AND HARASSMENT...
According to the French press, French authorities consider Durov to be involved in drug trafficking, fraud, and crimes against children for a number of reasons, including Telegram's failure to cooperate with national authorities.
French journalist Cyril Amursky stated in a post on the social media platform X that Pavel Durov, who holds French citizenship, faces up to 20 years in prison in France and will appear in court on Sunday evening.