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  Telegram CEO Pavel Durov reportedly plans to distribute his fortune among over 100 children

  Technology | June 20, 2025 13:11 IST

  Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, recently revealed that he has prepared his will, pointing to the many uncertainties he faces in life.

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  Telegram CEO Pavel Durov barred from leaving France amid ongoing criminal investigation

  Technology | May 21, 2025 14:55 IST

  Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been denied permission to leave France without official approval amid ongoing investigations into criminal activity linked to the messaging app.

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  'If a country is unhappy...': Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's first comments after detention in France

  World | September 06, 2024 14:03 IST

  Durov was arrested in France last month over allegations of criminal activity on his platform including child sexual abuse and drug trafficking. In his first public remarks since the arrest, Durov said French authorities should have reached him for assistance instead of detaining him.

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  'Telegram promotes child sexual abuse, drug trafficking': France imposes serious charges against CEO

  World | August 29, 2024 7:12 IST

  Allegations against Durov include that his platform is being used for child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking and that Telegram refused to share information or documents with investigators when required by law.

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  Telegram CEO Pavel Durov freed from police custody in France, awaits court appearance

  World | August 28, 2024 19:47 IST

  Durov, a Russian-born billionaire, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions. He will make his court appearance in front of an investigative judge, who will decide his fate.

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  Child porn or fraudulent transactions, what leads to arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France?

  World | August 28, 2024 8:15 IST

  Durov, a Russian-born billionaire, was arrested in France over the weekend as part of an investigation into crimes related to images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said.