Pavel Durov

The Durov Arrest: A Clash of Freedom, Security, and the Alleged Shadow of Israel

August 25, 2024
The world watched in shock as Pavel Durov, the founder of the encrypted messaging platform Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget Airport in Paris over the weekend. His private jet, arriving from Azerbaijan, had barely touched down before authorities swooped in, detaining Durov on charges of facilitating criminal activities through Telegram’s lack of moderation.  The