Telegram will continue its activities even without its founder Pavel Durov, who was detained in France. This opinion was expressed by experts who quoted him. RIA Novosti.
Vladimir Zykov, Director of the Association of Professional Users of Social Networks and Messengers, expressed the opinion that Telegram will not be closed after Durov’s arrest. He noted that there are many messengers in the world where the same violations are committed, but none of their founders were sent to prison, as Zykov noted.
According to Telecom Daily CEO Denis Kuskov, French authorities and Durov will be able to find common ground if the Telegram founder promises to combat, control and monitor terrorist channels.
On August 24, Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram social network arrested In France. The businessman was detained at around 20:00 (21:00 Moscow time) as he was leaving his private jet on the runway at Le Bourget Airport. The Telegram founder was accompanied by his bodyguard and a woman. It was reported that Durov came to France from Azerbaijan.
The main complaint of French authorities against Telegram and Durov is the encrypted messages in the messenger. Durov may presented Charges include terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud and money laundering. French media reported that Durov faces up to 20 years in prison.
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Vladislav Davankov reportedHe said he sent an appeal to the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sergei Lavrov, calling for the release of Pavel Durov.
Previously reportedZhirinovsky urged Durov not to run around “in strange corners” and return to Russia.
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