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Pavel Durov on His Arrest in France and the Future of Telegram

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

  1. Introduction
  2. Privacy Under Scrutiny
  3. Legal and Regulatory Responses


    4. Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of Telegram, has spoken out for the first time since his arrest last month. His comments, delivered through his official Telegram channel, come in the wake of legal issues in France where he faces serious charges.

    Introduction

    Pavel Durov expressed his confusion over the events in France and emphasized his personal goal to prevent abuse of the Telegram platform, protecting the interests of over 950 million users.

    I'm still trying to understand what happened in France. But we hear the concerns. I made it my personal goal to prevent abusers of Telegram's platform from interfering with the future of our 950+ million users.Pavel Durov

    Privacy Under Scrutiny

    According to Durov, Telegram established channels for handling requests from law enforcement agencies, but French authorities bypassed these channels and addressed him personally. He pointed out that outdated legal frameworks to hold a CEO accountable for third-party activities on their platform are flawed. Durov also explained that Telegram is actively removing harmful content and strives to find a balance between privacy and security.

    You have to take into account technological limitations. As a platform, you want your processes to be consistent globally, while also ensuring they are not abused in countries with weak rule of law. We’ve been committed to engaging with regulators to find the right balance. Yes, we stand by our principles: our experience is shaped by our mission to protect our users in authoritarian regimes.Pavel Durov

    Legal and Regulatory Responses

    Durov’s legal troubles started in August 2024, when he was detained in France on charges including child sexual abuse images and drug trafficking. Although granted bail, he has to report regularly to the police and faces travel restrictions. His arrest sparked an international debate about freedom of speech and privacy, involving figures like Elon Musk and French President Emmanuel Macron.

    Despite legal challenges, Pavel Durov remains steadfast in defending Telegram’s privacy policies and operational practices. He hinted at potential changes in Telegram’s market strategy, including possible withdrawal from markets that compromise the company's core principles.

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