Pavel Durov, the cofounder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Bourget airport in France due to a warrant related to a police investigation on moderation.
Durov, who carries dual citizenship in France and the UAE, founded Telegram in 2013 and has refused to provide user data to Russia's secret service.
Despite its popularity with 900 million users, Telegram has faced scrutiny for not moderating criminal activity, leading to the current police investigation.
While Durov has claimed Telegram is a neutral platform not involved in geopolitics, its usage in conflict zones and by militant groups has raised concerns.
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