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Pavel Durov

Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over child abuse material
The messenger’s founder, Pavel Durov, has faced accusations in several countries of failing to curb criminal activity on the platform
Aug 4, 2026 01:53
Australia sues Telegram for terrorist content
The eSafety Commissioner’s announcement comes a day after Russia charged CEO Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism
Jul 30, 2026 12:00
Is Pavel Durov a free-speech champion or an unaccountable tech baron? EXPLAINER
Russia’s terrorism case against the Telegram founder is the latest test of how far platforms can distance themselves from crimes committed by their users
Jul 29, 2026 21:03
Telegram founder added to Russian extremists list
The move comes after the FSB accused Pavel Durov of allowing Ukrainian agents to blackmail users into committing terrorist acts via the platform
Jul 29, 2026 06:22
EU turning into ‘banana republic’ – Durov
The Telegram co-founder has blasted the use of a loophole by the European Parliament to pass a law allowing tech firms to scan users’ messages
Jul 11, 2026 21:18
France summons Durov for questioning again – media
The Telegram co-founder has been questioned for the fourth time over allegations that the platform facilitated criminal activity
Jul 9, 2026 16:52

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