ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov spoke out through Telegram after being arrested in France, stating, "The claim that Telegram is some sort of anarchist paradise is absolutely untrue. We delete millions of harmful posts and channels every day. We also publish daily transparency reports and have direct communication channels with NGOs to handle urgent regulatory requests more quickly.The rapid growth of Telegram's user base to 950 million has led to growing pains for the platform, making it easier for criminals to abuse it. That is why I have made it my personal goal to significantly improve this situation. We have already started this process internally and will soon share more details about our progress with everyone."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov spoke out for the first time on the Telegram platform after being arrested in France. He not only denied the reasons for his arrest but also stated his readiness to exit markets that are incompatible with Telegram's principles.Durov emphasized, "If we cannot reach an agreement with the regulators of a country on the balance of privacy and security, we are ready to leave that country at any time. We have done this multiple times." He cited examples of Russia and Iran. "We are prepared to leave markets that are incompatible with our principles because we are not in it for the money. Our motivation is to bring benefits to people and defend fundamental rights, especially where those rights are being violated."Previously, it was reported that Durov was arrested at a Paris airport and subsequently charged by a French court. The charges include "aiding the dissemination of child sexual images and other crimes, such as drug trafficking on messaging applications." This arrest is part of a broader cybercrime investigation involving allegations that Telegram has facilitated money laundering, child pornography, and drug trafficking through its encrypted tools and services. French authorities have released Durov but required him to accept "judicial supervision," meaning the Telegram founder must remain in France.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated that if a country is dissatisfied with platforms like Telegram, it should sue the service platform itself, rather than suing its CEO. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Kremlin spokesman Peskov stated that Russian authorities have questioned the messaging tool Telegram, but Telegram founder Pavel Durov has not been arrested in Russia."In this country, no one has arrested him. Of course, there have been inquiries before," Peskov said in an interview. "Yes, terrorists do use the Telegram network, but terrorists also use cars. Why don't they arrest the CEO of Renault or Citroën?" Peskov said.

ChainCatcher news, French President Emmanuel Macron held a press conference during his diplomatic visit to Serbia. In a televised broadcast of the visit, the French leader told reporters that he did not invite Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov to France and was unaware of his plans to come to France.According to the translated version of Macron's response, the French president said: "As far as I am concerned, I am completely unaware that Mr. Pavel Durov would come to France. This is quite normal, as I do not know about people coming to France from all over the world, regardless of whether they hold French nationality."The French president then reiterated that Pavel Durov's case would be handled by "the independent actions of the French judicial system." France faces widespread opposition from the international community over the decision to arrest Durov, while Macron insists that the decision to detain the tech entrepreneur was not politically motivated.Previous news reported that, according to sources from the French newspaper Canard Chain de l'Elysée, Telegram founder Durov informed the police that he was supposed to have dinner with President Macron on the day of his arrest.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official website of the Paris court, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been charged with all the offenses mentioned in the introductory indictment, including:Conspiracy by an organized group to manage an online platform for illegal transactions (with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of 500,000 euros);Refusal to provide information or documents as requested by authorized agencies;Conspiracy to commit crimes, including providing programs or data intended to disrupt automated data processing systems without justification, systematically distributing images of minors, trafficking illegal drugs, organized group fraud, and conspiracy or illegal acts for the purpose of committing crimes;Criminal and illegal money laundering by an organized group;Providing cryptocurrency services within a non-compliant framework;Providing encryption means without fully ensuring authentication or integrity control functions.Earlier reports indicated that Pavel Durov would be subject to judicial supervision, providing a bail of 5 million euros, an obligation to report to the police station twice a week, and a prohibition on leaving France.The court stated that Telegram had previously almost completely failed to respond to legal requests, drawing the attention of JUNALCO (the Paris prosecutor's office for combating organized crime) and the cybercrime department (J3), particularly OFMIN (the National Office for Minors). A preliminary investigation began in February 2024 under the guidance of the Paris prosecutor's office and was coordinated by OFMIN. According to the introductory indictment dated July 8, 2024, a judicial investigation has been initiated. The investigating judge has commissioned C3N (the National Gendarmerie Cyber Unit) and ONAF (the National Anti-Fraud Customs Office) to continue the investigation.

ChainCatcher news, according to AFP, after being detained by French investigators for nearly four days, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been handed over to French judicial authorities who will decide on subsequent law enforcement measures. A Paris investigating judge will determine whether to bring charges against Pavel Durov, after which the French judiciary will decide whether to detain him or allow him to be released, as well as whether to impose judicial control or restrict his movements.

ChainCatcher news, according to reports from French media cited by RIA Novosti, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been taken to a court in Paris. RIA Novosti reporters stated that on the same day, two vehicles with flashing lights sped away from the National Anti-Fraud Bureau in the suburbs of Paris, where Durov was reportedly detained earlier. Sources from the French prosecutor's office revealed that authorities plan to issue a new statement regarding the Telegram case that evening.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been detained in Paris for four days on suspicion of allowing criminals to operate freely on his platform.Under French law, Durov's detention cannot exceed 8 PM local time (2 AM Beijing time on August 29, totaling 96 hours).At that time, Durov will be brought to a Paris court, where an investigating judge will decide whether to charge him or release him as a key witness in the investigation. If charged, another judge will determine whether to impose restrictions on his actions or require him to pay bail. French authorities are investigating allegations that he refused to assist with lawful wiretaps, allowed the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials, and facilitated drug trafficking. Telegram has issued a statement saying that Durov "has nothing to hide" and emphasized that the platform complies with European laws.

ChainCatcher message, according to the Wall Street Journal, a person close to Pavel Durov revealed that Telegram has long ignored subpoenas from law enforcement, piling them up in a company email inbox that is rarely checked.In 2018, French President Macron invited Pavel Durov to move Telegram to Paris and considered granting him French citizenship. Additionally, sources indicated that in 2017, French and UAE intelligence agencies collaborated to hack Durov's iPhone, with the operation code-named "Purple Music."

ChainCatcher news, according to the American political news website Politico, Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov's brother and co-founder Nikolai is also wanted by French authorities.

ChainCatcher news indicates that the Polymarket platform shows the current probability of Telegram founder Pavel Durov being released in August has risen to 38%.Previous news reported that Telegram founder Pavel Durov visited Russia multiple times between 2015 and 2021.

ChainCatcher news, the Russian independent news agency "Important Stories" reported that Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov made over 50 trips to Russia between 2015 and 2021. The report cites data about Durov's whereabouts leaked by Russia's main intelligence agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB). This data was reportedly leaked around August 20 and was hidden again on August 26. Important Stories stated that it partially verified this data by speaking with investigators associated with Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.Durov did not attempt to conceal his travels; he traveled on commercial flights of Russian airlines between St. Petersburg, Russia, and various cities in Europe, and also took Russian railway trains from Russia to Helsinki, Finland.Previously, it was reported that Durov was arrested in France on August 24. He is accused of failing to adequately supervise illegal activities on the messaging platform, with French authorities claiming that the platform was used for drug trafficking, fraud, and organized crime.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested in France due to a cybercrime investigation, and the UAE is requesting consular services for him.The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement: "The UAE is closely monitoring the case of its citizen, Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was arrested by French authorities at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. The UAE has requested the French government to urgently provide him with all necessary consular services."

ChainCatcher message, the modular payment protocol AEON stated in a post on X that it has purchased 1 million USD worth of TON to show support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and the TON ecosystem.The AEON team stated that this action emphasizes the team's advocacy for freedom of speech and decentralization, reflecting their strong support for the Telegram community and the TON ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news reports that the Kremlin has expressed hope that Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, can organize an effective legal defense regarding his arrest in France. The charges against him in France need to be supported by solid evidence. Unless the accusations are backed by evidence, this will be seen as an attempt to restrict freedom of communication and will be regarded as a direct threat to the head of a large company.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, the probability of the prediction "Telegram founder Pavel Durov will be released before October" on Polymarket is 72%.The press release noted that if investigators find sufficient evidence during the interrogation process, Durov's detention time may be extended, or he may be formally charged and transferred to pre-trial detention.It is reported that the previous prediction on Polymarket that "Pavel Durov will be released in August" had a probability of 26%.