Pavel Durov, Telegram founder and CEO, vows to combat criminality on the app after facing preliminary charges in France. He calls for a rethink of using outdated laws against platform owners.
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]avel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has committed to intensifying efforts to curb criminal activity on the messaging app.
His announcement follows preliminary charges brought by French authorities, accusing him of allowing criminality on the platform
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In a Telegram post, Durov defended himself against the investigation, arguing that he shouldn’t be personally held accountable for third-party crimes on Telegram.
He criticised the use of outdated laws, stating that such legal actions could deter innovators from developing new technologies.
“Using laws from the pre-smartphone era to charge a CEO with crimes committed by third parties on the platform he manages is a misguided approach,” Durov said.
Acknowledging the platform’s growing user base and its associated challenges, he affirmed that Telegram is not “an anarchic paradise”. The influx of users has made it easier for criminals to exploit the app, leading Durov to prioritize improving the situation.
He stated that internal efforts have already begun and promised to share more updates on their progress soon.
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