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Telegram CEO’s arrest smacks of empty posturing

A bit over a decade old, Telegram has almost a billion monthly users worldwide. It seems probably that many of them started using the app for the same reason: privacy that’s supposed to be superior to that offered by other messaging platforms.

Telegram CEO’s arrest smacks of empty posturing

Telegram CEO’s arrest smacks of empty posturing

Telegram CEO’s arrest smacks of empty posturing

Explained | How Telegram became a playground for criminals, extremists and terrorists

Telegram has become a global sewer of criminal activity, disinformation, child sexual abuse material, terrorism and racist incitement, according to a four-month investigation by The New York Times that analysed more than 3.2 million Telegram messages from over 16,000 channels.

Explained | How Telegram became a playground for criminals, extremists and terrorists

Explained | How Telegram became a playground for criminals, extremists and terrorists

Explained | How Telegram became a playground for criminals, extremists and terrorists

Telegram founder Durov's 1st comments after detention. Here's what he said

Durov, writing on his Telegram channel in his first public comments since his detention last month, denied any suggestion the app was an 'anarchic paradise'.

06 September 2024, 02:45 IST

Durov says French authorities should have complained to Telegram, not detained him

Durov says French authorities should have complained to Telegram, not detained him

Telegram founder Durov's 1st comments after detention. Here's what he said

06 September 2024, 02:45 IST

Putin says he doesn't understand French actions against Telegram's Durov

France's investigation into Durov is in connection with the use of the Telegram platform for crimes such as fraud, money laundering and child pornography. Durov's lawyer has called the proceedings against him absurd.

05 September 2024, 09:11 IST

Putin says he doesn't understand French actions against Telegram's Durov

Putin says he doesn't understand French actions against Telegram's Durov

Putin says he doesn't understand French actions against Telegram's Durov

05 September 2024, 09:11 IST

Russia says Telegram boss Durov is a victim of his own independence

Lavrov, in a speech to students at Moscow's elite MGIMO university run by the foreign ministry, echoed the Kremlin's position that the probe into Durov is part of a larger political ploy by the West to exert power over Russia.

02 September 2024, 09:11 IST

Russia says Telegram boss Durov is a victim of his own independence

Russia says Telegram boss Durov is a victim of his own independence

Russia says Telegram boss Durov is a victim of his own independence

02 September 2024, 09:11 IST

South Korea police launch probe into Telegram over online sex crimes: Report

South Korean authorities have called on Telegram and other social media platforms for cooperation in fighting sexually explicit deepfake content.

02 September 2024, 04:49 IST

South Korea police launch probe into Telegram over online sex crimes: Report

South Korea police launch probe into Telegram over online sex crimes: Report

South Korea police launch probe into Telegram over online sex crimes: Report

02 September 2024, 04:49 IST

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

The arrest signalled the mettle of the J3 cybercrime unit, but the true test of its ambitions will be whether Brousse can secure a conviction based on a largely untested legal argument, lawyers said.

30 August 2024, 16:34 IST

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

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

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

30 August 2024, 16:34 IST

French President Macron says he was not aware of Telegram's Durov's arrival in France

Macron also defended France's decision in 2021 to give Durov French citizenship under a rare procedure for high-profile individuals.

29 August 2024, 21:16 IST

French President Macron says he was not aware of Telegram's Durov's arrival in France

French President Macron says he was not aware of Telegram's Durov's arrival in France

French President Macron says he was not aware of Telegram's Durov's arrival in France

29 August 2024, 21:16 IST

UAE official says govt in touch with French authorities about Telegram's Durov

'The UAE prioritizes the welfare of its citizens, safeguarding their interests, and providing them with assistance as a key priority,' the official said.

29 August 2024, 12:05 IST

UAE official says govt in touch with French authorities about Telegram's Durov

UAE official says govt in touch with French authorities about Telegram's Durov

UAE official says govt in touch with French authorities about Telegram's Durov

29 August 2024, 12:05 IST

Kremlin says Telegram boss Durov's case should not become political persecution

The judge said he was suspected of complicity in running an online platform that allows illicit transactions, images of child sex abuse and drug trafficking. He is also being investigated for alleged money laundering and the refusal to cooperate with judicial authorities.

29 August 2024, 11:06 IST

Kremlin says Telegram boss Durov's case should not become political persecution

Kremlin says Telegram boss Durov's case should not become political persecution

Kremlin says Telegram boss Durov's case should not become political persecution

29 August 2024, 11:06 IST