The arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the well-known messaging software Telegram, continues to unfold in France. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the pre-trial judge in charge of the case has extended Durov’s detention beyond the evening of the 25th local time. The initial detention Interrogations can last up to 96 hours. (That is to say, they can be detained up to the evening of the 28th local time).
Complete event summary》 Why was Telegram founder Durov arrested? What impact will it have on TON?
What will French prosecutors do next?
At the end of the maximum 96 hours of detention, the judge can usually make three decisions:
- Release or Bail : If sufficient evidence is not found while in custody to further pursue liability, the person may be released or released on bail.
- Referral to prosecutors : If police gather enough evidence while in custody, the case may be referred to prosecutors, who will decide whether to prosecute. If a decision is made to prosecute, the person concerned may be arrested and formally enter legal proceedings.
- Extended detention : In certain circumstances, prosecutors or courts may apply to extend detention, especially if the case is complex or requires more time to investigate.
Agence France-Presse reported that OFMIN, the French agency to prevent violence against minors, had previously issued an arrest warrant for Durov during a preliminary investigation and asked whether he was suspected of crimes such as fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime and promoting terrorism. Launch an investigation. Durov was accused of failing to take appropriate action to prevent the platform from being used for criminal purposes.
Telegram responds with official statement
Just after 3 o'clock this morning (26th), the official Telegram Messenger also issued a five-point statement in response:
Telegram complies with EU law, including the Digital Services Act - its audits are in line with industry standards and are constantly improving.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide. He travels to Europe frequently.
It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owners are responsible for the abuse of that platform.
Nearly one billion users around the world use Telegram as a means of communication and an important source of information.
We are awaiting a speedy resolution of this situation. Telegram is with you all.
The crypto community comes together to support
Buterin: Worried about freedom of communication in Europe
In this regard, Vitalik, co-founder of Ethereum, expressed serious concerns about the future of European software and communication freedom. He pointed out that with the suppression of communication software by regulatory agencies, European software developers and users are facing unprecedented challenges. Buterin Frankly speaking, he has previously publicly criticized Telegram for failing to take serious enough measures in encryption protection. However, today's incident makes him more worried about the future of digital freedom in Europe.
Because according to the information currently available, the accusations faced by Telegram are that it did not actively monitor or control user content and failed to hand over user data. The implication is that Vitalik believes that the current accusations against Pavel Durov reflect a broader The problem is that governments and regulatory agencies are gradually increasing their crackdowns on unaudited platforms that insist on privacy protection.
Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands: Defend freedom together
After recently announcing a strategic partnership with the dark horse public chain TON, Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, also posted on the X platform to express his continued support for the TON network:
We are committed and steadfast in supporting our friends, the @ton_blockchain community, and standing together in this fight to defend freedom. Decentralization is the solution to combat censorship and preserve our freedoms and rights. #FREEDUROV
Yat Siu's post also pointed out that decentralization has multiple advantages, including eliminating single points of failure, increasing fault tolerance, and ensuring freedom by resisting censorship. He emphasized that the TON blockchain is exactly such a decentralized solution.
He also mentioned that TON’s decentralized architecture will help consolidate the future development of the Telegram ecosystem, and tagged “#FreePavel” in his tweet to show his support.
Musk shouts freedom
Tesla founder Elon Musk expressed support for Durov from a distance on the social platform
