Arrest of Telegram boss Durov sparks criticism amid free speech concerns
• Aug 27, 2024, 2:02 PM
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Telegram boss Pavel Durov's police custody in France has been extended until August 28 on 12 charges of organised crime. A French court is accusing the Russian-born billionaire of failing to act against the criminal use of his messaging app by his subscribers, in particular through a lack of moderation and cooperation with investigators. According to French President Emmanuel Macron, Durov's arrest "is in no way a political decision". But some observers are sceptical, as FRANCE 24's Julia Sieger explains.
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