Fox News: French Police Arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for Failing to Report Crimes on App

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SCARPINO: "39-year-old Pavel Durov was reportedly detained last night after his private jet landed at an airport outside Paris. The arrest is believed to be related to Telegram’s potential lack of moderation. French media is reporting there’s allegations Telegram has been used for money laundering, drug trafficking, and allowing sexual exploitation of minors. Telegram is one of the most downloaded apps in the world, it has nearly a billion users and its popularity is up there with Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The app's increasing popularity has been scrutinized by several European countries, including France, over data breach and security concerns. The app is particularly popular in Russia and Ukraine. It’s been the main source of content from both sides about the war and politics there and it's regularly used by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Russian government. According to Reuters, Durov's arrest prompted a warning from Moscow to Paris. Elon Musk is speaking out about this, saying that freedom of speech here in Europe is under attack. In response to all of this, Telegram says that it abides by EU laws and that Durov has nothing to hide.”