Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France

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Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to child pornography, drug trafficking, and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said on Monday. Durov, who is known for his stance against censorship and his refusal to cooperate with governments seeking to impose it, maintains that these principles of free speech and privacy are crucial. His commitment to these values remains a central part of his vision for Telegram.