Telegram CEO Arrest Adds to Legal Woes

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's recent arrest in France has added complications, with charges related to facilitating illegal activities on the platform. French President Emmanuel Macron has denied any prior knowledge of Durov's arrival or involvement in his arrest, emphasizing the independent nature of the judicial process. Durov's detention has spurred debates about free speech and the responsibility of tech companies for user-generated content, while his legal team argues the charges are baseless. This legal turmoil has shaken investor confidence, particularly affecting the TON blockchain closely tied to Telegram and impacting Telegram's IPO plans.