Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France
French authorities have detained Pavel Durov, the French-Russian billionaire who founded the messaging app Telegram, at an airport outside Paris.
Durov is expected to appear in court Sunday after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris for alleged offenses.
Durov founded Telegram in 2013.
The app has become popular with users who value privacy and security.
Telegram has been used by activists and dissidents in countries where freedom of speech is restricted.
Durov's arrest has sparked concern among Telegram users.
Many fear that the arrest could be a sign that the French government is cracking down on encryption.
Encryption is a technology that protects data from being accessed by unauthorized people.
Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world.
It has over 500 million active users.
The app is known for its strong security features.
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