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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov responds to French charges, defends platform security, and vows to combat criminal activities.

Telegram has updated its FAQ page to include avenues and options for users to report "illegal content" – a feature not available before its CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.

Chief executive says platform takes down ‘millions of harmful posts and channels every day’ as he denies app’s association with abuse

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is promising stepped-up efforts to fight criminality on the messaging app

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has lashed out at French authorities, judging his recent arrest over an alleged lack of moderation on the messaging app as "misguided" and "surprising".

Tech founder says French authorities are putting innovation at risk in first public comments since his detention.

Russian-born billionaire detained last month in France denies app is ‘anarchic paradise’

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.

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