Legal Developments
, the founder of , was allowed to temporarily leave , where he faced an investigation into criminal activities on the messaging platform, including drug trafficking and money laundering.
Durov, who was previously arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including failing to curb extremist content, has returned to as French authorities continue their investigation.
Telegram's Response and Criticisms
Following Durov's arrest, Telegram has taken steps to improve moderation and cooperation with law enforcement, including joining the to combat child sexual abuse material.
Despite the investigation, Durov criticized rival , claiming Telegram's independence and innovation set it apart, as the platform celebrated reaching one billion monthly active users.