First France, now South Korea — Telegram’s legal troubles are only growing. Here’s why

First France, now South Korea — Telegram’s legal troubles are only growing. Here’s why

Telegram logo displayed on a broken phone screen. Illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on August 27, 2024.  Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Following the recent arrest of its founder in France, Telegram is now facing potential legal troubles in South Korea. The country’s chief police investigator has announced a preliminary investigation into the … Read more

‘Closely following Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s case’: UAE asks France for consular access

‘Closely following Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s case’: UAE asks France for consular access

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is closely monitoring the case of Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, who holds Emirati citizenship, after his arrest in France and the extension of his detention period by French authorities, Al Jazeera reported. Notably, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, Pavel Durov, who had an arrest warrant … Read more

Telegram founder Pavel Durov set to learn fate after France arrest

Telegram founder Pavel Durov set to learn fate after France arrest

Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at the messaging app. Durov, 39, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris late Saturday, and while the judicial authorities … Read more