French President Emmanuel Macron Denies Political Nature Of Pavel Durov Arrest
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French President Emmanuel Macron is setting the record straight on rumors the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov was political in nature, a Monday X post from the star politician reveals.
“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.
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 messaging app founder was arrested in Paris this past weekend on suspicions that Telegram was being used for illicit activity, including drug trafficking, child pornography, and terrorism.
Critics of Durov’s detainment argue that France has crossed a line by violating free speech and anti-censorship tenets, an area of particular concern across the blockchain sector.
Macron’s statement could be seen as a way to distance himself from the controversial judicial decision.
“France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship,” the French leader added. “It will remain so.”
Following news of Durov’s arrest, the popular messaging app issued its first formal statement.
⚖️ Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving.
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