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Russia calls Telegram founder 'political prisoner' after arrest in France

Sky News Sunday, 25 August 2024 ()
Telegram founder Pavel Durov is a "political prisoner" after his arrest in France, a Russian official has said.
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 Pavel Durov, Telegram's 39-year-old founder and CEO, was reportedly arrested at Bourget airport near Paris. The arrest is allegedly linked to Telegram's lack of content moderation. Launched in 2013, Telegram has faced global scrutiny due to its emphasis on privacy and free speech, and its use by...

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