French authorities issue preliminary charges against Telegram messaging app CEO
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00:00Telegram founder Pavel Djurov has been put under formal investigation and released under
00:07judicial supervision over allegations his messaging service is being used for illegal
00:12activities. Allegations include that the platform is being used for child sexual abuse material,
00:18drug trafficking, fraud and abetting organised crime transactions. Earlier this week, President
00:24Emmanuel Macron denied political motivations were at play.
00:29It is up to the judiciary and full independence to enforce the law. The arrest of the president
00:35of Telegram on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation. It is
00:40in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter.
00:46But the Kremlin claims otherwise. St Djurov's detention caused shock throughout the world.
00:53But it seems to me that, well, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the whole world
00:57experienced a greater shock than ever before from the actions of representatives of the
01:01collective West. Following Djurov's arrest, Telegram said in
01:06a statement that it abides by EU laws and its moderation is within industry standards.
01:12Djurov is banned from leaving France due to the investigation.