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The founder of the popular instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, has left France and moved to Dubai after receiving approval from a French court.
According to anonymous sources cited by Barron’s, on March 13, Durov was granted permission by a French court to leave France for Dubai. Dubai is known for its business-friendly environment and lack of extradition agreements with many countries.
The specific terms of the court ruling are unclear, but Durov's relocation has reignited debates about jurisdiction, privacy, and the responsibilities of tech platform leaders in combating illegal activities on their platforms.
AFP reported, citing anonymous sources, that "Durov left France this morning," adding that he departed after receiving approval from the authorities. Another source stated that he had been allowed to leave France "for weeks."
Durov's legal troubles began on August 24 when he was briefly detained at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Toncoin daily chart. Source: TradingView
The cryptocurrency market reacted positively to the news of Durov's departure from France. According to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, the market price of The Open Network's native cryptocurrency Toncoin (TON) rose by over 18%.
Unverified reports suggest that Durov either resolved the case in France or obtained permission to leave the country during the proceedings.
As of the time of publication, Durov had not confirmed his departure on social media, and French government officials had not made any public statements regarding the matter.
Earlier reports indicated that Durov was suddenly arrested by French authorities at Paris Le Bourget Airport in August 2024.
The Paris prosecutor's office (Parquet de Paris) quickly issued a statement on August 28 regarding preliminary charges against Durov, accusing the Telegram founder of operating a platform that facilitated illegal transactions.
Prosecutors claimed that Durov could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of €500,000 (approximately $550,000).
Durov was released on August 28 after posting a $6 million bail. However, French authorities required him to remain in the country and stipulated that he must appear in court only after the investigation was completed.
Durov, 40, is a Russian citizen and also holds French and UAE passports.
Shortly after his arrest in France, the Russian government publicly expressed its willingness to assist with his case, emphasizing the complexity of the situation since Durov is not only a Russian citizen but also a French citizen.
Durov's departure from France marks another significant event in the timeline of global governments releasing Russian programmers.
Alexander Vinnik disembarking from a plane in Moscow. Source: The Moscow Times
Alexander Vinnik, the operator of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, finally returned to Russia a month ago after a long controversy regarding his detention and prosecution since his arrest in 2017.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Vinnik's release from a U.S. prison was part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia, occurring as the two countries sought to repair diplomatic relations following Trump's return to the presidency in January.
Reported by Helen Partz.
Related: Pavel Durov's departure from France prompts a surge in TON prices, with Toncoin in an "excellent entry range."
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