Who is the Russian billionaire messaging app founder detained in France?

Sunday, 25 August 2024 (18 hours ago)

Who is the Russian billionaire messaging app founder detained in France?

Billionaire Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested after arriving in France on his private jet at the weekend.

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News video: Telegram app founder Pavel Durov arrested at airport in France

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The Franco-Russian billionaire is wanted on charges of allowing drug dealers and sex criminals to operate on the app, according to French media.

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