Telegram founder, Pavel Durov has been arrested

Telegram founder, Pavel Durov has been arrested in France .

He was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris today. He was traveling aboard his private jet when he was detained due to an arrest warrant issued in France. The specific charges against him include allegations of failing to censor certain content on Telegram, which reportedly involves support for terrorism, drug trafficking, complicity in crimes, mass fraud, money laundering, and more.

Telegram has over five million registered users in India, making it one of the country’s most widely used messaging apps. The report suggests that the government’s investigation is focused on peer-to-peer (P2P) communications on Telegram, with particular attention to illegal activities like extortion and gambling.

The report claims that the final decision would be based on the investigation.Telegram complies with India’s Information Technology (IT) Rules, which require platforms to appoint a nodal officer, a chief compliance officer, and publish monthly compliance reports, the app poses unique challenges. Telegram’s lack of a physical presence in India complicates the government’s efforts to request user data and directly communicate with the company.