Messaging app Telegram says its founder has “nothing to hide” following his arrest in France on Saturday.
Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old billionaire CEO of the company, was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget airport outside Paris over the weekend. No official comment has yet been made on his arrest, but local media reports say Durov was taken into custody over alleged crimes taking place on his app due to a lack of content moderation.
In a statement, Telegram said it abides by European Union laws including the Digital Services Act, legislation which aims to crack down on illegal online activities and the spread of disinformation. Telegram also said its moderation is “within industry standards and constantly improving.”