How Much Did Durov's Freedom Cost

Telegram messenger creator Pavel Durov has returned to Dubai after several months of court proceedings in France.

How Much Did Durov's Freedom Cost
"As you may have heard, I have returned to Dubai after spending several months in France due to an investigation into criminal activities on Telegram. The process is ongoing, but I'm very happy to be back home," Durov wrote on his Telegram channel.

In August 2024, Durov was detained at Le Bourget Airport in Paris and accused of complicity in administering a platform that enabled illegal transactions. By court decision, he was released on bail of 5 million euros and placed under judicial supervision.

On December 6, he appeared in court for the first time for questioning but declined to comment on the proceedings, expressing confidence in the French justice system. Now, the court has allowed the entrepreneur to leave the country.

Durov thanked his lawyers and the judges for their work, emphasizing that Telegram has always cooperated with authorities in matters of moderation and combating crime.

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