Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly arrested near Paris while departing his private jet on Saturday. French authorities apprehended him over a warrant related to an investigation into Telegram’s lack of content moderation, which they believe has enabled criminal activity on the platform. Durov is expected to appear before a judge soon and could face charges as early as Sunday. Telegram, while a key resource in censored regions, has been criticized for its hands-off approach to moderation, making it a haven for bad actors.
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