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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has broken his silence after being arrested in France, vowing to improve platform safety while defending user privacy.
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Durov expressed surprise at the charges, claiming French authorities failed to use established communication channels with the company.
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He acknowledged the platform’s rapid growth has led to challenges in moderating content and pledged to share details on improvement progress soon.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has released a statement addressing his recent arrest in France, where he was charged with enabling criminal activity on the platform. Durov expressed surprise at the charges, stating that French authorities failed to use established communication channels with the company.
Durov acknowledged that Telegram’s rapid growth to 950 million users has led to challenges in effectively moderating content. He pledged to improve platform safety while maintaining the company’s commitment to user privacy, particularly in authoritarian regimes. Durov highlighted the difficulty in striking a balance between privacy and security requirements, navigating global laws and technological limitations.
Durov reiterated Telegram’s willingness to engage with regulators but also their readiness to withdraw from markets that clash with their principles. He cited examples of the company’s refusal to comply with demands from Russia and Iran, leading to bans in those countries.
