The tech billionaire, who was detained in France last year for his role in a criminal probe into Telegram, thanks his legal team and emphasizes the app’s commitment to fighting crime. Telegram founder Pavel Durov has returned to Dubai after a dramatic arrest last year near Paris, following a criminal investigation into illegal activities allegedly facilitated through the popular encrypted messaging app. Durov, who left Russia years ago after falling out with the Kremlin over free speech, was detained in August 2024 at Le Bourget airport in Paris. French authorities accused him of being complicit in widespread criminal activities on … Continue reading Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Returns to Dubai After Paris Arrest Over Criminal Activity on App