# Telegram Defends CEO Durov Amid Detention in France! 🔒

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/telegram-defends-ceo-durov-amid-detention-in-france/289897>\
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**Tags:** technology\
**Created:** [August 26, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/telegram-defends-ceo-durov-amid-detention-in-france/289897 "2024-08-26T14:53:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/telegram-defends-ceo-durov-amid-detention-in-france/289897/1 "2024-08-26T14:53:18Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **CEO Detained**  
Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov was detained in France over allegations related to insufficient moderation on the app, with accusations of failing to prevent criminal activities like drug trafficking and fraud.

2. **Telegram’s Stance**  
Telegram insists that its moderation practices meet industry standards and claims it’s unreasonable to hold the platform or its owner responsible for misuse by users.

3. **Ongoing Detention**  
Durov’s detention could extend up to 96 hours, with Telegram emphasizing compliance with EU laws and expressing confidence in a swift resolution.

**Read more at:** [BBC](https://www.bbc.com)