Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces charges relating to illegal activity on his app | 7.30

Published: 02 September 2024
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The tech world is in shock after the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France.

Prosecutors allege the platform is used for a host of illegal activities. In response to the arrest, Elon Musk launched a hashtag #FreePavel claiming the criminal charge was an assault on free speech. Norman Hermant reports.

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