Pavel Durov, the entrepreneur behind the popular messaging service Telegram, concedes to the 'seriousness' of French allegations under extensive legal scrutiny. This concession raises questions about the aggressive tactics of French authorities towards tech innovators and the potential overreach into private enterprise. Durov's reluctant admission points to the broader issue of national governments attempting to stifle technological advancement and freedom of speech under the guise of combating organized crime.
Telegram's Durov Yields to French Pressure, Admits to Allegations Somewhat
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Paris (AFP) Jan 18, 2025 Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations", according to a …