Billionaire Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested In France

Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of Telegram, was arrested at the Bourget airport in Paris on Saturday evening. He was detained by the National Anti-Fraud Office (ONAF) for allegedly facilitating various crimes such as terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and fraud through his platform. Durov, who has a net worth of $15.5 billion, has been accused of not moderating or cooperating with authorities on these issues. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The Russian-born entrepreneur has stated that Telegram should remain a "neutral platform" and not be involved in geopolitics. The Russian embassy in France is taking immediate steps to clarify the situation.