Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted list
Summary
Russia’s main security agency, the FSB, has charged Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram app, with helping terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The agency claims Telegram did not remove channels used by groups they label as terrorists and extremists in Russia, while Durov says the charges are false and aimed at limiting free speech.Key Facts
- Pavel Durov is the founder of the messaging app Telegram.
- Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) accused Durov of aiding terrorism.
- The FSB says Telegram hosts channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups for sabotage and crimes.
- Durov was put on an international wanted list by Russia.
- Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps in Russia.
- Durov stated that Russian authorities opened a criminal investigation against him.
- He claims the investigation is based on made-up reasons to limit privacy and free speech.
- Russia continues to restrict access to Telegram as part of its actions.
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