Breaking news: Telegram founder’s arrest part of broad investigation

Officials are investigating child pornography and other criminal activities on the platform.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 26, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Jim Wilson/The New York Times Telegram Founder's Arrest Is Part of a Broad Investigation, French Prosecutors Say A case was opened last month to investigate child pornography, drug sales, fraud and other criminal activities on the platform. The app's founder, Pavel Durov, was detained over the weekend near Paris. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018