Telegram’s CEO and founder Pavel Durov arrested in France: Here’s why
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of instant messaging app Telegram, was arrested on Saturday, August 24, when he exited his private jet at Le Bourget airport, outside Paris.
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Vigneshwar has been a News Reporter at Silicon Canals since 2018. A seasoned technology journalist with almost a decade of experience, he covers the European startup ecosystem, from AI and Web3 to clean energy and health tech. Previously, he was a content producer and consumer product reviewer for leading Indian digital media, including NDTV, GizBot, and FoneArena. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation in Chennai and a Diploma in Broadcasting Journalism in New Delhi.
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of instant messaging app Telegram, was arrested on Saturday, August 24, when he exited his private jet at Le Bourget airport, outside Paris.
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