What’s All The Fuss About Telegram?

CEO and founder of messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France over allegations that Telegram facilitates illegal activities, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and the distribution of child sexual abuse material. 

Pavel Durov 

Pavel Durov is a 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire tech entrepreneur, known for founding the social networking site VKontakte (VK) and later (2013), the messaging app Telegram. Durov gained a reputation for his commitment to freedom of speech and user privacy. After being ousted from VK due to conflicts with Russian authorities, he focused on Telegram, which is known for its strong encryption and privacy features, making it a preferred platform for those who value security. Durov, who holds citizenship in several countries, including France and the UAE, claims that Telegram has 950 million monthly active users. Also, Telegram has recently seen an increase in downloads, propelling it to no. 2 position on the U.S. App Store’s Social Networking charts (and boosting its global iOS downloads).