Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.
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Pavel Durov was charged in France, as part of wide-ranging investigation into criminal activities on the messaging platform he runs.
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The indictment of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.
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How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man
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Arrest of Telegram’s Pavel Durov Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint
Pavel Durov, the founder of the app, which has more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by the French authorities.
In Venezuela, a Campaign Takes Aim at Critics of Disputed Election
The Venezuelan authorities have launched a nationwide sweep, called Operation Knock-Knock, that is targeting anyone even perceived to be challenging the autocratic president’s re-election.
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