The Telegram platform has garnered attention from the community following the detention of co-founder Pavel Durov. The arrest occurred on Saturday when he arrived in France over allegations related to the platform’s moderation activities.
Telegram's Statement
On Sunday, the platform made an official statement on its X account. Telegram stated that it has not breached any industry standards, nor has it indulged in any violations. Thus, the company denied the allegations of the French police regarding its moderation activities and failure to curb criminal activities. Telegram stated in its post on X: >CITE_NA: "Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving."
Russia's Reaction and Next Steps
According to reports, the Russian embassy in Paris requested consular access to Pavel Durov and asked the French police to protect his rights. However, in its X post, the embassy stated that the government has been avoiding their interactions. Additionally, they have contacted Durov’s lawyer. Telegram also stated that they are waiting for the ‘prompt resolution’ of the situation. Moreover, as reported by French newspapers, the government has drawn out issues indicating a lack of content moderation on the platform and that it enabled criminal activity. This has led to increasing controversy and has drawn global attention to the issue.
Market Reaction to the Arrest
Meanwhile, the platform’s crypto token, TON Coin, showed significant dips during the time of the co-founder’s arrest in France. Furthermore, according to reports, the French police are expected to give an official statement today.
Telegram disputes the allegations made by the French police and defends the innocence of its co-founder, Pavel Durov. The issue of the platform’s content moderation activities remains open, attracting global attention.
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