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Telegram CEO Arrested in France on Charges Related to Alleged Illegal Conduct

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  • Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested in France on charges related to the operation of the messaging platform.
  • The arrest has led to a sharp decline in the price of Toncoin, the token of the Telegram-affiliated The Open Network.
  • French authorities have accused Durov of various offenses, including terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, and money laundering.
  • Telegram has issued a statement expressing support for Durov and stating that the platform abides by EU laws.
  • The TON community has released a statement affirming its commitment to freedom of speech and decentralization.
  • The situation is still developing, and more information is expected to be released in the coming days.

Summary :
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested in France on various charges related to the alleged illegal conduct of Telegram users. The arrest has caused the price of Toncoin (TON), the token of the Telegram-affiliated The Open Network, to plummet. Telegram has issued a statement expressing support for Durov and stating that the platform abides by EU laws and industry standards. The exact charges against Durov and the outcome of his detention remain unclear. The situation is still developing.

Sources :

- Decrypt
- CoinTelegraph
- CoinTelegraph
- CoinTelegraph
- CoinTelegraph
- Coindesk
- TheBlock
- Decrypt
- TheBlock
- CoinTelegraph

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