Telegram Defends Founder Amid Legal Scrutiny in Europe

On Sunday, Telegram issued a statement defending its founder, Pavel Durov, following his detention in France. The company emphasized its compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act and argued it's unreasonable to hold a platform owner accountable for misuse. Telegram remains hopeful for a swift resolution.

On Sunday, Telegram released a statement defending its founder, Pavel Durov, after his recent detention in France. The company reiterated that it adheres to European Union laws, including the Digital Services Act, and that platform moderation is continually improving.

Telegram stated, '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 are responsible for abuse of that platform.'

The messaging application expressed the hope for a quick resolution, adding, 'Telegram is with you all.'

(With inputs from agencies.)