Telegram Messenger Pavel Durov accused the French authorities of the Crusades against freedom of expression and technological progress, saying that this would cause economic damage in France for decades.
Dorov responded to the publication of Politico that the French Public Prosecutor’s Office opened a criminal case against the social network X in relation to the accusations that the company is supposed to manipulate its algorithms for foreign intervention.
“The French bureaucrats are leading a Crusader campaign against freedom of expression and technological progress. The use of criminal cases instead of clear rules to regulate Internet companies will scare investments and will destroy the country’s economic growth for decades,” – The businessman said at KH.
The founder of Telegram Durov was arrested at Paris Le Burg Airport in 2024. His detention caused widespread criticism of the public in many countries. Dorov is suspected in France in more than ten criminal crimes and crimes, including collusion in the platform administration online to conduct illegal transactions by an organized group. He can face up to 10 years in prison. Dorov was later released on bail of 5 million euros. In early December, Dorov was first questioned by the investigating judge. The interrogation lasted about 10 hours.
