Telegram CEO Charged in France for Crimes Committed on His App
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has been charged in France for complicity in the spread of sexual images of children and enabling organized criminals to carry out unlawful transactions on the platform. After being questioned by a judge, he posted bail of €5 million and must check in with the authorities twice a week. The case highlights the platform’s lack of cooperation with authorities and its use by both protesters and extremists. Targeting tech executives for crimes committed on their platforms is unusual, but there have been previous instances in the US.
