Overview

• He appeared Monday for his third in-depth session at the Paris courthouse under eased judicial controls that allow him two-week trips to Dubai after notifying investigators.
• His attorneys have filed nullity motions, lodged a priority question of constitutionality in French courts and sought a preliminary ruling from the EU’s top court.
• French judges accuse Durov of failing to act against the dissemination of criminal content on Telegram since his August 2024 indictment on organised crime charges.
• Authorities say Telegram has stepped up cooperation with investigators following Durov’s arrest at Le Bourget, implementing platform moderation improvements.
• Telegram maintains it has consistently complied with EU regulations, including the Digital Services Act, promptly responding to all binding judicial requests.