Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Temporarily Allowed to Leave France During Investigation

French authorities have granted Pavel Durov, accused of enabling criminal activity on Telegram, permission to travel to Dubai for several weeks.

Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app Telegram, was detained in France in August 2024 and is under investigation for alleged complicity in organized crime activities on the platform.
Durov, who holds Russian, French, and UAE citizenships, had been prohibited from leaving France but received judicial approval to travel for a limited period.
The allegations against Durov include failing to curb extremist content and enabling activities such as drug trafficking, scams, and arms sales on Telegram.
Durov posted a €5 million bail following his arrest and has reportedly acknowledged the gravity of the allegations during questioning in December 2024.
The case has reignited debates over the responsibilities of tech platforms in regulating content and has drawn international attention, including public support from Elon Musk and warnings from the Kremlin.