Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Granted Temporary Travel Permission Amid Legal Scrutiny
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has secured provisional approval to leave France for Dubai, marking his second authorized departure since facing detention over alleged platform violations. The crypto-friendly messaging app's CEO must return within two weeks under terms mirroring an April arrangement that required a €5 million bond and biweekly check-ins.
French investigators contend Telegram failed to adequately police illicit content while challenging Durov's use of unauthorized cryptographic protocols. The platform has implemented functional adjustments during its founder's cooperation with authorities, though neither party has disclosed technical specifics.