Odaily星球日报讯 Polymarket 上预测“Pavel Durov 将于 8 月获释”概率暂报 35%。此前消息，法国检察官表示，Telegram 创始人兼首席执行官 Durov 最早可能于当地时间周三获释。

Polymarket上预测“Pavel Durov将于8月获释”概率暂报35%

Odaily Odaily reported that Polymarket predicts that the probability of &quot;Pavel Durov will be released in August&quot; is temporarily reported at 35%. Earlier news, French prosecutors said that Telegram founder and CEO Durov may be released as early as Wednesday local time.

Polymarket predicts that the probability of "Pavel Durov will be released in August" is temporarily reported at 35%

The French government stated that on August 24th, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested by the police at Le Bourget airport near Paris, and was then detained at 8 pm that evening. This incident has generated widespread attention and is closely related to a judicial investigation launched on July 8, 2024. This investigation involves a series of serious criminal charges, including cybercrime, child pornography, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces multiple felony charges and will be detained until August 28

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- What will the French prosecutor do next?
- Telegram's official statement in response
- Encrypted community rallies in support
- Vitalik Buterin: Concerned about the freedom of European communication
- Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands: Jointly defending freedom
- Musk calls for freedom
The arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the well-known messaging app Telegram, in France continues to escalate. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the investigating judge has extended Durov's detention period.

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Durov Arrested in Connection with Cybercrime Investigation Targeting "Cryptography" Services, May Be Detained Until August 28
According to a report by The Block, a statement from the Paris Judicial Court indicates that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested as part of a large-scale cybercrime investigation, facing charges that include providing unauthorized "cryptography" services and tools. The statement says: "The founder and CEO of the instant messaging platform Telegram, Pavel Durov, was arrested on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget airport in the Paris suburbs, and was detained by the police at 8 pm. This was carried out in the context of a judicial investigation that began on July 8, 2024, during which the Paris Prosecutor's Office's Cybercrime Department had initiated a preliminary investigation. The charges in the judicial investigation are providing cryptography services and tools." The document also lists other charges, including conspiracy to "possess child pornography" and "money laundering of criminal proceeds for a criminal organization." As part of the cybercrime investigation, Durov is being questioned and may be detained until August 28. Previously, several prominent figures in the crypto industry, including Musk, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, TRON founder Justin Sun, and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, expressed support for Durov.

Indian Government Investigates Telegram for Alleged Abuse in Criminal Activities Such as Extortion and Gambling
According to Moneycontrol, the Indian government is investigating the potential misuse of Telegram in criminal activities, particularly extortion and gambling. If the investigation results are unfavorable, the app may face a ban. This news comes as Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris on August 24 due to content moderation issues. The investigation in India is being led by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, focusing on criminal activities within Telegram's peer-to-peer communication features.

French President Macron: Telegram Founder's Arrest Not Politically Motivated, but Based on Judicial Investigation
French President Macron responded on social media to reports about the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, clarifying that the arrest was not politically motivated but based on an ongoing judicial investigation. Macron emphasized that France highly values freedom of expression and communication, as well as innovation and entrepreneurship, and will continue to protect these freedoms within the legal framework. Ultimately, the independent judicial system will decide how to enforce the law. Meanwhile, according to a report by Gold Ten, a police spokesperson stated that Durov was accused of failing to cooperate with the investigation into cybercrime and financial crimes on his platform.

Russia to Begin Trials of Crypto Payments and Exchanges
According to foreign media reports, Russia is about to begin trials of cryptocurrency exchanges and the use of digital tokens in cross-border transactions, to help alleviate the impact of international sanctions on Russian businesses.