Overview

• Durov’s will names his six biological children and more than 100 he fathered through sperm donations as equal beneficiaries of his $13.9 billion fortune.
• He began donating sperm 15 years ago, and clinics say his contributions have led to births in 12 countries.
• French authorities charged Durov last year with alleged complicity in crimes on Telegram, accusations he has labeled absurd.
• A recent French court ruling will allow him to travel to Dubai for up to two weeks at a time starting July 10.
• He plans to transfer control of Telegram to a non-profit foundation after his death to safeguard its independence and user privacy.