Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram application, has been arrested in France amid serious allegations including fraud, drug smuggling, and promoting terrorism. The UAE is actively monitoring the situation, emphasizing its commitment to the welfare of its citizens abroad.
The arrest took place at Bourges Airport shortly after Durov arrived from Azerbaijan. French authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation into multiple charges against Durov, who also holds French citizenship. French President Emmanuel Macron has asserted that the arrest is purely judicial and not politically motivated.
Durov, a billionaire with an estimated net worth of $15.5 billion, has a history of defiance against governmental pressures, having left Russia in 2014. His current residence is in Dubai, where Telegram is headquartered.
