Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Exits France for Dubai Under Judicial Authorization, CWEB News Confirms
Tech Mogul Departs Amid Ongoing Legal Scrutiny Over Platform Content
CWEB News has confirmed that Telegram founder Pavel Durov left France on Saturday under temporary judicial authorization, following months of legal proceedings tied to allegations of failing to combat extremist content on his platform. Sources close to the investigation revealed that Durov, who holds citizenship in France, Russia, and the UAE, departed for Dubai after securing approval from a Parisian judge.
According to reports cited by CWEB News, Durov’s exit marks a pivotal turn in a case that began with his arrest at Le Bourget Airport near Paris in August 2024. French authorities detained him over accusations that Telegram, the encrypted messaging app he co-founded, had not adequately moderated terrorist and extremist material. After posting $5.6 million bail, he was released but barred from leaving the country pending further investigation.
Judicial Leave and Destination Details
Multiple sources disclosed to AFP that the judge overseeing the case granted Durov permission to depart France for “several weeks,” though the exact timeline remains undisclosed. A third source confirmed his destination as Dubai, where Durov maintains residency. Neither French officials nor Telegram’s representatives have publicly commented, though the company told AFP it plans to issue a formal statement soon.
As previously reported by CWEB News, investigators confronted Durov during his custody with evidence of criminal activity facilitated through Telegram. While the entrepreneur, who identifies as a libertarian, has denied enabling illegal behavior, a source close to the case stated he “acknowledged the gravity of the allegations” during interrogations.
Background and Global Implications
Durov, a 40-year-old billionaire born in St. Petersburg, Russia, has long been a controversial figure in tech and governance circles. He fled Russia in 2014 after refusing government demands to share user data from VKontakte, a social media platform he earlier founded. His current net worth is estimated at over $15 billion, according to financial publications.
With citizenship in France, Russia, and the UAE, Durov’s movements are closely watched amid rising global debates over digital privacy and platform accountability. His departure from France raises questions about the future of Telegram’s compliance strategies and international legal cooperation.
CWEB News will continue to monitor developments in this ongoing case.
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