Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged and released, barred from leaving France
After his arrest on Aug. 24, French prosecutors said they had charged Pavel Durov with criminal offenses related to his role at Telegram.
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After his arrest on Aug. 24, French prosecutors said they had charged Pavel Durov with criminal offenses related to his role at Telegram.
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