Durov's fate will be known after 96 hours

France extended Durov's detention for another 48 hours. The founder of Telegram was arrested at Le Bourget airport on the evening of August 24 on charges of terrorism, drug abuse, fraud, money laundering, selling stolen goods and sexual abuse of children, including the fact that Telegram did not moderate content related to these crimes. was taken. Telegram issued an official statement to these accusations, stating that it is absurd to claim that the platform or its owner is responsible for abuses on the platform.

The Russian Foreign Ministry demanded that diplomats be brought in front of Durov, but France ignored these demands because Pavel Durov has French citizenship and France arrested him as its own citizen. The initial period of detention can last up to a maximum of 96 hours. During this time, Durov must be charged or released. If the charges against him are proven, Durov can be imprisoned for 20 years.