The Telegram messaging platform has issued what appears to be its first official statement concerning the detention of its CEO, Pavel Durov.
Durov’s status remains unclear as French authorities have so far reportedly refused to cooperate with the Russian embassy. As Cointelegraph previously reported, authorities in Paris are scheduled to give an official statement on Monday, Aug. 26.
Telegram’s official statement was posted on Aug. 25 at approximately 12:00PM PST, via the platform’s Telegram News channel. The company expressed its full-throated support for its CEO and wishes for a quick resolution to the situation.
Here is the message in its entirety:
It remains unclear at this time what exactly Durov has been charged with — or if he's even been placed under arrest. Various reports have indicated that he may have been arrested on charges related to the supposed lack of moderation on the Telegram platform, but facts remain scarce in lieu of official confirmation from the French government or further explanation from Telegram.
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