Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was granted permission to temporarily leave France after being accused of aiding organized crime through his platform

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was granted permission to temporarily leave France, where he is accused of aiding organized crime through his platform. In August 2024, he was detained on charges of insufficient action against extremist content. After several interrogations and being released on a 5 million euro bail, Durov acknowledged the seriousness of the charges. On March 15, 2025, he flew to Dubai. Despite support from Elon Musk, the case continues to create international tension, especially in relations with the Kremlin.