Telegram founder Pavel Durov was released from police custody in France on Wednesday and transferred to court for questioning ahead of a possible indictment, APA reports citing CNN.
The Russian-born billionaire exited the anti-fraud office outside Paris in what appeared to be a police vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, according to a CNN producer there.
The Paris prosecutor’s office said he would now face “initial questioning and possible indictment” at a court in the French capital.
Durov, 39, was detained at Paris’s Bourget Airport on Saturday on a warrant related to Telegram’s lack of moderation. He was being investigated on charges relating to a host of crimes, including allegations that his platform was complicit in aiding fraudsters, drug traffickers and people spreading child pornography.
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The founder of Telegram Pavel Durov was brought to French court, APA reports citing AFP.
It was reported that it will be decided whether or not he will remain under surveillance for another 48 hours.
It was mentioned that Pavel Durov could be released if he gives access to his phone.
It should be recalled that Pavel Durov was detained in Paris on August 24.
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