The co-founder of the Telegram messenger Pavel Durov has exited the court in Paris following numerous accusations regarding the management of the messenger.
Preventive Measures
The investigative judge leading this case made the decision to impose preventive measures on Durov, including judicial supervision requiring a guarantee of 5 million euros. Additionally, Durov must check in at the police station twice a week and is prohibited from leaving the territory of France.
Charges
The court in Paris has charged Durov with six out of the previous 12 accusations. These charges include complicity in illegal transactions within organized criminal activity on online platforms. The maximum penalty for these offenses could lead to 10 years in prison and a fine of 500,000 euros.
Other accusations against Durov include complicity in distributing child pornography, illegal drug trafficking, unlawful transfer of data for unauthorized system access, and fraud in an organized group.
The Case in Switzerland
In Switzerland, investigations against Durov have been launched based on a statement from Irina Bulgarian, alleging physical violence towards their common child. The statement was presented to the Geneva court in March 2023, claiming Durov had inflicted physical harm on one of their children.
Bulgarian has also filed a lawsuit for custody of their children, accusing Durov of neglecting to meet with them since September 2022 and demanding monthly alimony of 150,000 euros. Her lawyer has confirmed involvement in the trial and announced a new claim for alimony in June 2024.
Wanted by Nikolai Durov
Pavel Durov’s brother, Nikolai Durov, is also wanted in France, as reported by authorities.