Releasing information dispelling the notion that Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest was motivated by politics is French President Emmanuel Macron.
Regarding reports that Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest was politically motivated, French President Emmanuel Macron is refuting them in a Monday X post.
Emmanuel Macron Talks Telegram Founder’s Arrest
“The arrest of the president of Telegram on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation,” Macron wrote. “It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter.”
I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 26, 2024
France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship. It will remain so.
In a state governed by the rule of law,…
The founder of the messaging app was detained this past weekend in Paris on suspicion of using Telegram for illegal activities such as child pornography, drug trafficking, and terrorism.
Detractors of Durov’s imprisonment contend that France has gone too far in infringing upon free speech and anti-censorship principles, a point of particular concern for the blockchain industry.
Macron may have made his statement to disassociate himself from the contentious court ruling.