The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Why is the founder of Telegram on Russia’s wanted list? | Explained
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Vighnesh P. Venkitesh
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Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing him of facilitating terrorist activities and failing to remove illegal content. The move occurs amid heightened political tension ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.
Russia on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) announced that it was seeking the arrest of Pavel Durov , founder and CEO of messaging platform Telegram, accusing him of “complicity in terrorism” and launching international search proceedings for the Russian-born who is currently living in Dubai.
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