Pavel Durov, the CEO and co-founder of Telegram, was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday, shortly after landing on a private jet. His detention, initially related to suspicions about his platform’s use, was extended by 24 hours on Sunday.

Telegram’s Response

Telegram has questioned the legality of Durov’s detention, stating on its platform and on X (formerly Twitter) that it complies with European regulations, including the Digital Services Act.

The company emphasized that Durov has “nothing to hide” and called the notion that a platform owner is responsible…