The indictment of Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has sparked a lively debate in France and beyond. This event marks a significant step in how French authorities approach the regulation of digital giants. But what laws enabled this indictment, and what are the broader implications?
Since August 24, the case of Pavel Durov, head of Telegram, has garnered significant attention. Many are decrying the situation as a dictatorship, claiming that neither Telegram nor Pavel Durov violated the law. Let’s explore the facts.
The arrest of Pavel Durov is for any media outlet in France an unexpected opportunity to move from the main subject that can make the news in August, the weather, to a case that can be a milestone in history – by arousing global interest, as in the case of the CEO of Telegram.