Summary: Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has been allowed to leave France temporarily amid an ongoing criminal investigation concerning the platform’s alleged use for illegal activities. Durov expressed gratitude toward the judicial system and his legal team following his return to Dubai after spending months in France. This investigation comes after Telegram committed to sharing certain user data with law enforcement in response to legal requests related to criminal cases.
Affected: Telegram, Pavel Durov
Keypoints :
- French authorities temporarily lifted travel restrictions on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov during an ongoing investigation.
- Durov returned to Dubai, thanking judicial authorities for their decision and asserting Telegram’s commitment to meet legal obligations.
- Telegram has started sharing user data with law enforcement under specific conditions after including the commitment to combat illegal use of the platform.