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Tech 24 - Telegram Boss Durov Speaks Out Before French Hearing, Hopes to Get Charges Lifted
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Tech 24 - Telegram boss Durov speaks out before French hearing, hopes to get charges lifted
Pavel Durov, the enigmatic Russian-born billionaire boss of messaging app Telegram, has his third audience with a French investigating magistrate in the coming days, following his dramatic arrest 10 months ago on wide-ranging charges including complicity in terrorist content, drug trafficking and child sex abuse material.
The Moscow Times
World NewsDurov Hints at Anti-Telegram Smear Campaign as Russia Readies Homegrown Competitor
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has claimed that a targeted disinformation campaign may be underway to undermine the popular messaging app’s reputation, pointing to what he described as a series of misleading news reports and online attacks.
The founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, stated that the investigation of important stories, as well as critical publications from other media concerning the work of the Massenger, could be "a targeted campaign of discreditation".
Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated that the platform is the target of a coordinated smear campaign, fueled by “media errors” that spread falsehoods at great speed, even after being denied. He cited as an example a joke published by a Russian satirical site about Telegram’s alleged departure from Russia, which was replicated by means as if it were real. Durov also rejected accusations about political blockades and links with the Federal Security…
Telegram targeted by smear campaign – Durov
RT | July 3, 2025 Telegram has been subjected to a coordinated smear campaign, CEO Pavel Durov has suggested, citing the rapid spread of bogus reports about the company’s plans and policies. The claims follow the appearance of a story about Telegram’s exit from Russia that was initially published as a joke by local satirical website Panorama, but was subsequently reposted by news channels, forcing the platform to post a disclaimer under the link…
(SeaPRwire) – The founder and CEO of the messaging app points to a surge in “media errors” related to Telegram that are spreading rapidly despite quick denials Telegram has been subject to an organized smear campaign, CEO Pavel Durov said, citing the rapid spread of false reports about the company’s plans and policies. Earlier, a story about Telegram’s exit from Russia appeared online, initially published as a joke by local satirical website Pan…
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