Telegram CEO charged in France for "enabling criminal activity" on messaging app

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, was detained in Paris on Saturday and subsequently charged with preliminary offenses by French investigative judges. The charges against Durov include complicity in the spread of child sexual images, as well as allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering. Durov was granted bail of 5 million euros, with the condition that he report to a police station twice a week and remain in France pending further investigation. The case has raised concerns about the challenges of policing illegal activity online and the role of social media platforms in facilitating such activities. Durov's detention and subsequent charges have also sparked debate about the responsibilities of tech companies in preventing the spread of illicit content. It is worth noting that being placed under formal investigation in France does not imply guilt, and Durov has not been remanded in custody.