Russia seeks Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest
Russia has issued an international arrest warrant for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, citing complicity in terrorism and failure to moderate criminal activity on the platform. The move occurs amid heightened political tension ahead of State Duma elections.
Russia has launched an international search for Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, accusing him of “complicity in terrorism” and charging him under Article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code. The move comes ahead of Russia’s State Duma elections and follows allegations that Telegram failed to remove channels and bots allegedly used to coordinate sabotage and other criminal activities.
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