Telegram CEO Pavel Durov detained in France. He faces up to 20 years in prison

Today, Pavel Durov was detained at Le Bourget Airport: he was getting off his private jet. Durov flew to Paris from Baku. The reason for the arrest was a search warrant that had previously been issued by the judicial police. The warrant was issued on the basis of a preliminary investigation by the National Directorate of the French Judicial Police. Durov is currently in custody pending a court hearing, which will take place in a few hours. The head of Telegram will most likely be charged under several articles. It is believed that Pavel Durov is accused of unwillingness to cooperate with local authorities. Because of this, the head of Telegram may be considered an accomplice to many crimes, including terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, distribution of pedophile content, sale of stolen goods, and so on. Amid the news, the TON cryptocurrency rate began to fall sharply.