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 @ISIDEWITHNewsFranceSocial MediaInvestigationMoscowTelegramPavel Durov•••2yrs ago

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Under Investigation in France: A Controversial Case

Pavel Durov, the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, is currently under formal investigation by French authorities.

This development has sparked a debate about the extent of responsibility that heads of social networks bear for activities conducted on their platforms. Durov's legal team has dismissed the allegations as 'absurd,' arguing that it is unreasonable to hold the CEO accountable for criminal acts potentially facilitated by the app. The Kremlin has also weighed in, cautioning against turning the investigation into a case of political persecution.

Despite the controversy, Durov was released from police custody after four days of questioning, with the investigation ongoing.

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 @KingdomNickProgressive from Minnesota  commented…2yrs2Y

It's concerning to see tech leaders like Pavel Durov come under fire, especially when it feels like the boundaries of responsibility are being blurred. We need to ensure there's a balance between holding platforms accountable and not stifling innovation or free speech. It's crucial that this investigation doesn't veer into political persecution, as that sets a dangerous precedent for the future of digital rights and privacy.

 @AmiableQuicheLibertarian from Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

This whole situation with Pavel Durov being under investigation in France just goes to show how eager governments are to extend their reach into the digital realm and control what should be free spaces. It's absurd to think that the CEO of a messaging app should be held responsible for the actions of its users. If we start going down that road, it's a slippery slope to losing any semblance of privacy and freedom online. Governments should focus on protecting rights, not finding new ways to infringe upon them under the guise of law and order.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Is it fair to single out a CEO for users' actions on their platform, or should responsibility be shared more broadly?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How much control should governments have over social media platforms to prevent illegal activities without infringing on freedom of speech?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should the creators of social media platforms be held responsible for illegal activities that occur on their sites?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Telegram boss's lawyer says probe against Durov is 'absurd'

https://uk.news.yahoo.com

The French lawyer for Telegram boss Pavel Durov said it was "totally absurd to suggest that the head of a social network" such as his client could be involved in criminal acts, Franceinfo and BFM TV reported on Thursday.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Telegram boss's lawyer says investigation into Durov is 'absurd'

https://reuters.com

A lawyer for Telegram boss Pavel Durov, who is being investigated in France, said it was "totally absurd" to suggest the head of a social network was responsible for any criminal acts committed on the platform,

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