Pavel Durov Speaks Out Following Paris Arrest Over Telegram’s Legal Issues

Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, made his first public statement after his arrest in Paris. He was questioned by French authorities for four days over claims that he could be held responsible for illegal activities of Telegram users. Durov expressed surprise, citing that Telegram has an official representative for such matters. He pledged … Read more

South Korea Investigates Telegram Over Deepfake Crime Allegations

South Korean police are investigating Telegram for allegedly facilitating deepfake sex crimes. They plan to work with French investigators following the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France for similar investigations. “Telegram does not readily provide investigation data, such as account information, to us or other state investigative bodies, including those in the U.S.,” … Read more

Trump’s Crypto Platform Hit by Scammers Promising $15,000 Giveaways

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family-backed cryptocurrency platform has been targeted by scammers, leading to over 70,000 users being misled with fake crypto giveaways. Scammers have posted fraudulent ads on the platform’s official Telegram channel, diverting users to a fake group promising $15,000 in cryptocurrency. Trump’s Crypto Platform Targeted by Scammers With Fake Giveaways Donald … Read more

UN Raises Human Rights Concerns in Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Case

The United Nations has expressed serious concerns about the arrest and charges against Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, citing potential human rights issues. A U.N. spokeswoman called for adherence to international human rights standards, emphasizing the need for legality and proportionality in regulating social media platforms. United Nations Raises Human Rights Concerns Over Arrest of … Read more