Key Takeaways:
- Telegram asserts full compliance with EU regulations after CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France, emphasizing alignment with the EU’s Digital Services Act.
- Durov’s arrest is tied to a criminal complaint over Telegram’s content moderation, though no formal charges have been filed.
- The Russian embassy and the crypto community, including Justin Sun, have voiced support for Durov, with suggestions of a DAO to aid his release.
Telegram has declared its full compliance with European Union regulations following the arrest of its CEO, Pavel Durov, in France.
The company emphasized that Durov has “nothing to hide” and that Telegram’s content moderation practices align with industry standards and the EU’s Digital Services Act.
⚖️ Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving.
— Telegram Messenger (@telegram) August 25, 2024
✈️ Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe.
😵💫 It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner…
Durov’s arrest is reportedly linked to a criminal complaint regarding Telegram’s moderation, which French authorities have criticized as inadequate.
Although no formal charges have been filed, prosecutors may hold Durov and Telegram accountable for criminal activities on the platform.
Telegram rejected these accusations, calling them “absurd.”
NEWS: Telegram responds to Pavel Durov's arrest, calling claims of responsibility for platform misuse "absurd." pic.twitter.com/E4jusPEQTl
— CoinGecko (@coingecko) August 26, 2024
The Russian embassy in France has demanded clarification and consular access for Durov.
The crypto community, including Tron’s Justin Sun, has expressed support for Durov, with some proposing a DAO to fund his release.
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