Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is reportedly in custody after being arrested near Paris on Saturday evening as he exited his private jet. The billionaire was detained under a court order related to a preliminary investigation. writes Reuters.
French authorities believe the platform's lack of moderation has “allowed criminal activity to continue undeterred on the messaging app.” Durov is due to appear before a judge tonight and could be charged on Sunday. According to sources TF1 TV (which we read using Google Translate), one of the two French media cited by Reuters Agency.
Telegram has become a vital resource, as people turn to it to find crucial information in places where information censorship is common, such as Russia. But Durov’s preference for hands-off moderation has also helped make it a haven for bad actors, as the platform only polices its content when other governments and organizations force it to do so.
