Billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, is to appear in court on Sunday after being arrested at a Paris airport for offences related to his popular messaging app, sources told AFP.
Durov, who is known for his role in creating the widely-used messaging platform, was taken into custody upon arrival at the airport.
The specific nature of the alleged offences has not been disclosed, but it is believed to be related to legal or regulatory issues surrounding the app.
Durov’s appearance in court has sparked widespread interest and concern within the tech community, as Telegram has millions of users around the world. The outcome of this legal development will undoubtedly be closely monitored by industry stakeholders.
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