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Billionaire Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was detained on Saturday at Bourget airport near Paris, according to local news sources. Durov was arriving from Azerbaijan aboard his private jet when he was apprehended by local law enforcement.
The inquiry into Durov pertains to the absence of moderators on Telegram, with authorities believing that this has allowed criminal activities to continue unabated on the messaging service.
Earlier this year, Durov disclosed in an interview with Tucker Carlson the ongoing challenges he has encountered from governments worldwide, particularly from Russia and the USA.
The prominent messaging service is known for its robust encryption, as Durov has consistently declined government requests for a backdoor key for investigative purposes.
Telegram Linked TON Token Drops Over 15%
The Telegram-associated TON token experienced a decline of as much as 17% briefly following the announcement of Durov’s arrest in France. At the time of this report, TON is trading slightly above $5.83, down 14% in recent hours.
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Elon Musk Expresses Support for Pavel Durov’s Arrest
Elon Musk took to social media to express his backing for Pavel Durov. Musk emphasized the importance of the First Amendment’s free speech protections in the United States, remarking, “It’s 2030 in Europe, and people are getting executed for liking memes.” He also mentioned reports suggesting that Durov could face a prison term of up to 20 years.
Check out this ad for the First Amendment. It is very convincing.
https://t.co/mb4UCSZcgR— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 24, 2024
The team behind the TON blockchain shared a message on X regarding Durov’s arrest, reassuring the community that Ton remains fully functional. “In light of the recent news concerning Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov, we want to reassure everyone that the TON community remains strong and fully operational.”
Statement from the TON Community
In light of the recent news concerning Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov, we want to reassure everyone that the TON community remains strong and fully operational.
As a community committed to freedom of speech and decentralization, we stand firmly…— TON
(@ton_blockchain) August 24, 2024
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