Pavel Durov

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov turns 41 but says he won’t celebrate, warning that our generation is running out of time to protect the free internet and online freedoms.

Why Telegram CEO Pavel Durov sleeps 12 hours a night and why you should too

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov sleeps up to 12 hours and limits screen time to stay sharp. Here’s what science says about why good sleep boosts success.

‘China education system superior than the West': Telegram CEO Pavel Durov paises China for DeepSeek’s rise

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov praised China’s education system, calling it superior to the West’s in producing top math and science talent.

Russian billionaire Pavel Durov, father to a 100 children, is offering his sperm and IVF treatment for free

Pavel Durov’s latest announcement adds to his already extensive history as a sperm donor, with the billionaire reportedly fathering over 100 children through IVF.

Telegram serves as a hub for 'underground markets' of Southeast Asian crime gangs, claims UN

The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) claims that hacked data, including credit card information, passwords, and browsing histories, is openly traded on Telegram.

Read Telegram CEO’s message to users as he announces 'big changes' to the platform

“Today, we’re introducing new features while phasing out a few outdated ones,” Pavel Durov announced as he looked to curb the use of Telegram for illicit activities.

Telegram chief Durov issues first statement since arrest, calls France's charges surprising' and 'misguided'

He refuted France's claims that Paris had not received responses from Telegram to its requests, stating that he personally assisted French authorities in "establishing a hotline with Telegram to address the threat of terrorism in France."

'Pavel Durov was too free': Russia says Telegram boss Durov is a victim of his own independence

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France for alleged complicity in illegal activities was criticised by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who claimed Durov was "too free" in managing the platform.

Behind the arrest of Telegram boss, a small Paris cybercrime unit with big ambitions

Durov’s lawyer said on Thursday it was 'absurd' for him to be held responsible and that the app abided by European laws, echoing an earlier statement by Telegram itself.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged in France for alleged criminal activity on platform

The Russian government, which previously attempted to ban Telegram in 2018 due to the platform's refusal to comply with data-sharing demands, has also criticized the arrest, calling it politically motivated. However, Russian authorities lifted the ban in 2020 after unsuccessful attempts to block the app.

Kremlin warns France against intimidating Telegram CEO Durov, UAE seeks consular services

The Kremlin has warned France against intimidating Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested in Paris for allegedly failing to curb illegal content on his platform.

Telegram boss Pavel Durov to stay in French custody as Russia alleges US meddling

Durov, a Russian-born billionaire, was arrested in France over the weekend as part of an investigation into crimes related to images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said on Monday.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces 12 charges, including involvement in child pornography distribution

Under the applicable procedural framework for organised crime offenses, Durov's custody could be extended up to 96 hours, lasting until August 28, Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said.

Telegram being investigated in India over extortion, gambling concerns

The messaging app could even be banned, depending on the probe findings, a government official has told Moneycontrol. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris over the weekend as the platform's content moderation faces increased global scrutiny

France's Macron says arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov wasn't political

French media reported that Durov was detained at a Paris airport on Saturday on an arrest warrant alleging his platform has been used for money laundering, drug trafficking and other offenses.

Who is Juli Vavilova? Mystery woman linked to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France, facing charges linked to criminal activity on the platform. Juli Vavilova, his alleged girlfriend, was also detained, sparking conspiracy theories about her involvement.

Mysterious life of 'Russian Zuckerberg'— Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Still a few months shy of his 40th birthday, the man once dubbed the "Russian Zuckerberg" after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg now finds himself under arrest in France after being sensationally detained at a Paris airport this weekend.

Telegram backs arrested CEO Pavel Durov, says has ‘nothing to hide’

In a statement put out early August 24, the company said Telegram abides by EU laws and 'it is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform'

Pavel Durov: All you need to know about billionaire Telegram founder-CEO arrested in France

Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire, is the founder and CEO of Telegram, a widely used encrypted messaging app. Forbes estimates his wealth at approximately $15.5 billion.

Russia's Medvedev says Durov miscalculated by fleeing Russia

Medvedev related a conversation he had with Durov several years ago in which Medvedev told him that if he did not want to cooperate with law enforcement agencies then he would have problems in any country.

Telegram CEO reveals he has '100 biological kids'. Elon Musk reacts

Pavel Durov recounted an incident from approximately 15 years ago when a friend approached him with an unusual request. "He said that he and his wife couldn't have kids due to a fertility issue and asked me to donate sperm.

Telegram says will challenge suspension by Brazilian court

Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov has said the data sought by the Brazilian government was impossible to obtain due to technological restrictions. The government had asked details of some neo-Nazi groups

Apple tells Telegram to remove Telemojis from latest update

Apple says the update was held back due to new Telemojis, which drastically redesign those by the tech giant

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Apple is holding back major updates to the platform

The Telegram CEO posted his thoughts on the matter, where he blamed Apple for holding back major updates without explanation