Overview
- Courts removed Durov’s prohibition on leaving France and ended his requirement to report to police in Nice, according to judicial sources.
- Durov was arrested in France in August 2024 and placed under formal investigation on organized crime-related offenses.
- Prosecutors say Telegram refused to cooperate in efforts to combat illegal content, including child sexual abuse material, and allege complicity in criminal activity on the platform.
- Judicial controls were eased in July 2025 to allow short stays in the United Arab Emirates, and authorities say he fully complied with supervision over the past year.
- Durov denies the allegations, challenges the legality of the French proceedings, and has criticized the impact of his arrest on France’s reputation.