ChainCatcher news, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov posted on X: "Last month, after arriving in Paris, I was interrogated by the police for four days. I was told that I might be held personally responsible for the illegal use of Telegram by others, as the French authorities had not received a response from Telegram. This is surprising for the following reasons:Telegram has an official representative in the EU responsible for receiving and responding to EU requests. Its email address is publicly available, and anyone within the EU can find the Telegram EU law enforcement address by searching on Google.The French authorities have multiple ways to contact me for assistance. As a French citizen, I am a frequent visitor to the French consulate in Dubai. Not long ago, at their request, I personally helped them establish a hotline with Telegram to address the threat of terrorism in France.If a country is dissatisfied with an internet service, the usual practice is to file a legal lawsuit against the service itself. Using laws from before the smartphone era to accuse a CEO of third-party crimes committed on the platform he manages is a simplistic approach. Developing technological means is already challenging enough. If innovators know they might be held personally responsible for the potential misuse of these tools, they will not develop new tools."

ChainCatcher message, according to Business Insider, Elon Musk stated that he might limit his travels to countries where only constitutional protection for freedom of speech exists due to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France. Durov's arrest has sparked discussions about freedom of speech and platform responsibility, which Musk expressed concern over, criticizing the arrest as an infringement on freedom of speech. French President Macron stated that Durov's arrest was not a political decision, and France remains committed to protecting freedom of speech.

ChainCatcher message, Russia warns France not to take political action in the case of Telegram CEO, as criminal charges against Telegram CEO Pavel Durov could be seen as "political persecution." Durov, a Russian-born French citizen, was detained in Paris for allegedly failing to control illegal content on the information platform. He has been released on bail but must remain in France and report to the police regularly. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russian officials support Durov, who holds Russian citizenship and is willing to provide assistance.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is under investigation in Switzerland due to a criminal complaint filed by his former partner Irina Bolgar, alleging child abuse. These allegations surfaced after Durov's recent arrest in France and are part of a broader legal dispute, including claims of unpaid child support and a fierce custody battle. The Geneva Public Prosecutor's Office initially refused to accept the criminal complaint against Durov because the complaint was submitted more than three months after the most recent alleged incident of physical violence.In May 2023, Bolgar appealed, and the court allowed the case to proceed last October. According to officials from the Geneva court, the case is still ongoing, with Bolgar accusing Durov of injuring their youngest son (born in September 2017) five times between 2021 and 2022. These incidents allegedly caused injuries to the child, including concussions and sleep disorders. Records from November 2021 and medical evidence from April 2023 were submitted as proof that the child continues to suffer from anxiety and sleep issues due to the violent behavior.Durov's representatives declined to comment. Bolgar's lawyer confirmed that Bolgar and her three children are involved in a civil case but refused to comment on the criminal complaint. Due to Swiss law, Durov, Bolgar, and their children have not been publicly named in the criminal case, but there are several details confirming Durov's identity in the case, including the birth year of his child and the case number of the civil child support case.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov will appear in court to face a trial by French judge Paul Faure, who will decide whether to formally charge him for allegedly facilitating illegal activities on his platform.Judge Faure stated that this case involves not only individuals but also the responsibilities that technology companies should bear. Durov could face a maximum sentence of 20 years, and this case may become a significant focal point for global discussions on digital rights and corporate responsibility, potentially setting a landmark precedent for content moderation responsibilities.

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 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, according to Coindesk, cryptocurrency investment firm Galaxy Digital has released a research report suggesting that the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France may just be the beginning of stricter regulations on social media platforms. The report indicates that Durov's arrest may be related to Telegram's refusal to comply with information deletion or provision requests from the European or French governments. Galaxy's research director Alex Thorn stated that it is currently unclear whether the charges against Durov involve the TON blockchain or Telegram's integration with TON.The report emphasizes that while the TON blockchain has over 350 global validator nodes, the number of nodes actually controlled by Telegram is unknown, raising doubts about TON's resilience in the face of government crackdowns. Galaxy points out that the value of TON largely depends on its integration with Telegram. How future blockchain projects avoid being accused of facilitating criminal activities may depend on their level of decentralization. Although French prosecutors have indicated that Durov may be released as early as this Wednesday, participants on the prediction platform Polymarket are not optimistic, leaning towards betting that he will be released by the end of September.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated, "I see zero non-Western people defending Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest, while there are quite a few Westerners." I absolutely do not want to say they do not exist (after all, my timeline is just as biased as anyone else's), it's just my sample so far. In my opinion, this is another example of the decoupling of liberalism and Westernism that Macaes Bruno often talks about.

ChainCatcher news reports that the French prosecutor stated that Telegram founder and CEO Durov could be released as early as Wednesday local time. However, Polymarket is not confident that he will be released in August, with some users betting that he will be released by the end of September.The prosecutor indicated that Durov has not been formally charged. Instead, his detention is part of an investigation stemming from alleged criminal activities planned or disseminated on Telegram, including money laundering, drug trafficking, child pornography, and non-compliance with law enforcement.The press release noted that if investigators find sufficient evidence during the interrogation process, Durov's detention could be extended, or he could be formally charged and moved to pre-trial detention. This possibility may intensify market skepticism regarding whether he can be released before the initial deadline.

ChainCatcher news, Russian Duma Chairman Volodin stated that the United States supports the arrest of Telegram CEO Durov in France without providing evidence. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto News, French authorities have extended the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov due to allegations that his app has facilitated criminal activities.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official TON TG channel, the Ton community launched the "We stand with Pavel Durov (Telegram CEO)" movement early this morning.To support the Digital Resistance movement, it stated that it is updating the TONCOIN logo and avatar in the TON community channel, changing it to the global symbol of the Digital Resistance movement------"Resistance Dog".

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, the market value of digital assets related to the blockchain project associated with Telegram Messenger LLP has shrunk by approximately $2.7 billion, reflecting the uncertainty triggered by the detention of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov. It was reported that Pavel Durov was detained at Paris airport on Saturday for allegedly failing to take measures to prevent Telegram from being exploited by criminals. Subsequently, the token of The Open Network, Toncoin (TON), fell by more than 20%.According to data compiled by Bloomberg, as of 10:36 AM Singapore time on Monday, TON had narrowed some of its losses, trading at $5.69, but due to the ongoing fallout from the Durov incident, the asset was still down 16%. Richard Galvin, co-founder of the hedge fund DACM, stated that it is still "too early" to determine what long-term impact Durov's detention will have on Telegram. The fund purchased TON tokens in a private round earlier in 2023. He added that the market reaction over the weekend "temporarily priced in this uncertainty into the TON price."

ChainCatcher message, DWF Labs founder Andrei Grachev posted on social media: "We can't do too much, but I've decided to support as much as I can. I have purchased approximately $500,000 worth of TON on the open market and will keep it on-chain until #FREEDUROV is over. This is not financial advice; I just want to support uncensored and decentralized technology. We stand united, and our strength is greater."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stated that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's escape from Russia and his belief that he will never have to cooperate with security agencies abroad is a misjudgment.Medvedev often uses Telegram to criticize the West, saying that Durov wants to be an "outstanding 'global citizen,' living a good life without a homeland.""He miscalculated," Medvedev said. "For all our common enemies, he is Russian—therefore unpredictable and dangerous."The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that it has sent a note to Paris requesting a meeting with Durov, despite him already holding French citizenship.

ChainCatcher message, "Prism" whistleblower Edward Snowden stated on social media: "The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is an infringement on fundamental human rights such as freedom of speech and the right to assemble. I am shocked and deeply saddened that Macron has fallen to the level of obtaining private communications through hostage-taking. This not only shames France but also shames the entire world."

ChainCatcher news, Rumble founder Chris Pavlovski posted on social media, "I’m a bit late to the party because ------ I just safely left Europe. France has already threatened Rumble, and now they have crossed the line by arresting Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, reportedly for not censoring speech. Rumble will not tolerate this behavior and will use all legal means to fight for the universal human right of freedom of speech. We are currently fighting in the French courts and hope that Pavel Durov will be released immediately."It is reported that Rumble is an online video platform with web hosting and cloud services, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with its U.S. headquarters located in Longboat Key, Florida.