In connection with the information about the detention of Telegram correspondent Pavel Durov in France, the Russian Embassy took all necessary steps to clarify this situation. This was reported by TASS.
At the same time, the diplomatic mission noted that Durov’s lawyers did not receive any objections from the Russian Embassy regarding information about his detention.
The embassy representatives also stressed that they began working on the case with Durov before the Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Vladislav Davankov. appealed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was called upon to release founder Pavel Durov.
Pavel Durov, founder of the social network Telegram arrested On August 24, around 20:00 in Paris (21:00 Moscow time). French investigators detained a Russian man who stepped onto the runway from his private jet at Le Bourget Airport. The Telegram founder was accompanied by his bodyguard and a woman. It was noted that Durov arrived in 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.
Earlier Senator Tsekov statedDurov’s detention shows that freedom of expression is not respected in Europe.