Pavel Durov

Telegram Groups With 70,000 Men Share Disturbing Rape ‘Tutorials’ and Victim Footage

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Telegram Groups With 70,000 Men Share Disturbing Rape ‘Tutorials’ and Victim Footage

A shocking investigation has uncovered Telegram group chats involving over 70,000 men from around the world, where participants exchanged explicit advice and resources on incapacitating, raping, and otherwise harming women. The findings have ignited widespread outrage and calls for stricter regulation of online platforms. Investigation Unveils Disturbing Practices The investigation, led by Germany’s largest public … Read more

Plusieurs comptes Telegram de députés ont été piratés – POLITICO

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Plusieurs comptes Telegram de députés ont été piratés – POLITICO

Plusieurs députés sont tombés dans le piège, selon des messages Telegram envoyés depuis leur compte et consultés par POLITICO. Les messages proposent notamment à leurs destinataires de visionner des photos “de votre professeur d’école primaire”. La députée RN Laure Lavalette confirme notamment avoir été victime de la compromission, qui touche “tous les groupes politiques”, selon … Read more

Sur Internet, l’alcool c’est aussi avec modération – POLITICO

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Sur Internet, l’alcool c’est aussi avec modération – POLITICO

Bon timing. Cette PPL refait surface, alors que le Premier ministre Michel Barnier a indiqué, dans sa déclaration de politique générale, vouloir encadrer l’utilisation des écrans par le secteur de la petite enfance, “lieu des premiers apprentissages, et des premières protections”. Urgence. Pour Antoine Vermorel-Marques, ce sujet est trop urgent pour être laissé de côté … Read more

France and Belgium join forces in Telegram probe – POLITICO

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France and Belgium join forces in Telegram probe – POLITICO

On Aug. 24, Durov was arrested upon landing in Paris, sending shockwaves around the world. His arrest followed a months-long investigation into Telegram’s reluctance to cooperate with authorities on issues including child abuse. The messaging platform, known for its strong commitment to privacy, has become a go-to for criminals, political opponents, and military generals alike. … Read more

Telegram’s Durov Announces New Crackdown On Illegal Content

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Telegram’s Durov Announces New Crackdown On Illegal Content

Pavel Durov was arrested in France in August AFP Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov said Monday that the messaging platform had removed more “problematic content”, weeks after his arrest in France on charges of failing to act against criminals using the app. Telegram’s search feature “has been abused by people who violated our … Read more

Durov’s family signed lease for home in Paris in 2018, ex-partner says – POLITICO

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Durov’s family signed lease for home in Paris in 2018, ex-partner says – POLITICO

But Durov’s history with Paris long precedes his arrest. The Telegram boss met with Macron in 2018, at a time when the French president was looking to pitch France as a new top destination for entrepreneurs, specifically in the tech sector. He was granted French citizenship by the president himself. Bolgar said she had been … Read more

First France, now South Korea — Telegram’s legal troubles are only growing. Here’s why

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First France, now South Korea — Telegram’s legal troubles are only growing. Here’s why

Telegram logo displayed on a broken phone screen. Illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on August 27, 2024.  Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Following the recent arrest of its founder in France, Telegram is now facing potential legal troubles in South Korea. The country’s chief police investigator has announced a preliminary investigation into the … Read more

Macron finally admits he gave Telegram chief French citizenship – POLITICO

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Macron finally admits he gave Telegram chief French citizenship – POLITICO

“I gave Mr. Durov French citizenship, who learned French, as I gave to Mr. [Evan] Spiegel, an American entrepreneur, as I gave citizenship to some athletes and artists, and I think this is something that is very good for our country and I will continue to do so,” Macron said during an unrelated trip to … Read more

France charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, releases him on €5M bail – POLITICO

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France charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, releases him on €5M bail – POLITICO

Russian-born tech tycoon Durov was detained at Paris’ Le Bourget airport on Saturday night, as part of a sprawling inquiry into criminal activity on the messaging platform. Telegram, a messaging app based in Dubai, has long been scrutinized over accusations of rampant fraud, drug trafficking, organized crime, terrorism promotion and cyber-bullying on the platform. After … Read more

UAE closely monitors Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France

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UAE closely monitors Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is closely monitoring the case of Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, who holds Emirati citizenship, after his arrest in France and the extension of his detention period by French authorities, Al Jazeera reported. Durov was detained by the French authorities at an airport outside Paris, … Read more