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Stuart Williams

Telegram Chief Durov Blasts 'Surprising' And 'Misguided' French Charges

Founder and chief executive Pavel Durov lashed out at claims that 'Telegram is some sort of anarchic paradise' (Credit: AFP)

Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov on Thursday hit out at France for arresting and charging him last month over the publication of extremist and illegal content on the popular messaging app.

In a lengthy post on Telegram, his first comment since his arrest, Durov said it was "surprising" he was being held responsible for other people's content.

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