The founder of the Telegram messenger Pavel Durov could have been aware that he was wanted in France.
Despite this, the entrepreneur arrived in a Western European country. The result was the detention of the businessman.
The fact that Durov knew about his search in France was reported by local media.
Having made such a statement, the journalists referred to an investigator whose name was not named.
Detention of Durov in France
Information about the arrest of an entrepreneur at one of the French airports appeared on the evening of August 24.
According to press reports, Durov arrived on a private plane from the capital of Azerbaijan, – reports MIA “”.
French journalists noted that the businessman was detained by transport gendarmerie officers.
It is reported that the founder of Telegram may be charged with involvement in serious crimes.
Thus, the French authorities believe that the entrepreneur did not take any measures against lawbreakers who used the above-mentioned messenger.
According to information shared by one of the French journalists, Durov faces up to 20 years in prison.
