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Telegram CEO arrested in investigation into criminal activity on platform

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Pavel Durov has been arrested in France in relation to an investigation concerning Telegram 's moderation.

The Russian -born CEO was taken into custody at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening local time.

He is accused of failing to cooperate with French authorities investigating criminal activity on Telegram .

The messaging app has a history of taking a laissez-faire approach to moderation.

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semi-formal

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English

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65

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