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French Authorities Charge Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

Mr. Durov is also reportedly facing a criminal complaint in Switzerland.

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Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov. AP/Tatan Syuflana
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been charged in France for allegedly allowing illegal activity to take place on the popular messaging app.

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BRADLEY CORTRIGHT
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

Mr. Cortright studied American history at Empire State University.

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