Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Under Investigation in France

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, is being investigated in France for alleged crimes including child pornography, drug trafficking, and fraud. Durov claims authorities should have contacted his company instead of detaining him. He denies the app is a haven for illegal activities.

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, is currently under investigation in France for allegations related to child pornography, drug trafficking, and fraudulent transactions associated with the application.

Durov, who wrote about the issue on his Telegram account, criticized French authorities for not contacting his company with their complaints before detaining him.

Durov, who also holds French nationality, has vehemently denied claims that Telegram serves as an 'anarchic paradise' for illegal activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)