Telegram CEO Durov Charged, Released, Barred in France

Pavel Durov, Telegram CEO, charged by French prosecutors; barred from leaving France, posting €5M bail after his arrest on Aug. 24.

Charges include complicity with illegal activities, money laundering, refusal to communicate to authorities, and more.

Durov faces allegations of facilitating child pornography and illicit activities on Telegram, with unrelated child abuse claims in Switzerland.

Durov's defenders argue his arrest is an attack on free speech; concerns over implications for social media leaders like Zuckerberg or Musk arise.

Durov's detention and charges stem from a July judicial investigation, now raising questions about the future of Telegram and its CEO's role.

French President Macron denies political motivation behind the arrest, yet the case's complexity and potential precedents keep tensions high.

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