Russia probes Telegram founder, Pavel Durov for ‘aiding terrorism’
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, revealed that Russian authorities are investigating him for “aiding terrorism,” amid Moscow’s ongoing attempts to restrict the popular messaging app. The move comes as Russia promotes its state-backed alternative, Max, which critics say compromises privacy. Durov, who holds Russian and French citizenship and lives abroad, claimed the charges are fabricated […]
Russia arrests woman in her 50s for detonating bomb on railway on behalf of Ukraine
Russia’s security agency, the FSB, announced on Tuesday, September 16, that they had arrested a woman in her fifties accused of planting explosives to damage the Trans-Siberian Railway. The agency claimed the woman was acting under the orders of Ukrainian intelligence. According to the FSB, in August 2025, the woman built a homemade bomb using […]
Russia imposes curbs on WhatsApp and Telegram calls
Russia has announced partial restrictions on voice calls through WhatsApp and Telegram, saying it is part of a move to tackle crime. The decision was made public on Wednesday, August 13, through state media. According to the communications watchdog Roskomnadzor, these foreign apps are now the main tools used for fraud, extortion, and activities considered […]
EFCC responds after suspected Yahoo boy shared incriminating tweet
A suspected Yahoo boy has drawn the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after posting an incriminating tweet on social media. In his post, he encouraged people struggling with online fraud to share their chats in the comment section, promising to provide them with a fraud format. He also included a link […]
Telegram Fined for Failing to Remove Banned Content in Russia
Telegram, one of the largest messaging platforms in the world, has once again been fined by Russian authorities for not complying with local regulations. A Moscow court recently issued a fine of four million rubles (around $41,400) to Telegram for refusing to delete banned content from its platform. This fine marks the second time in […]
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Faces Court After Arrest in France
Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, was transferred from police custody to a court in France for questioning on Wednesday, August 28, following his arrest earlier in the week. Durov, 39, was initially detained at Paris’s Bourget Airport on Saturday under a warrant that linked his app to various criminal activities. […]
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested at French Airport Amid Serious Allegations
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born tech entrepreneur behind the popular messaging app Telegram, has reportedly been arrested at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France. The arrest occurred after Durov allegedly refused to cooperate with French authorities, who are investigating him for possible involvement in drug trafficking and other serious criminal activities. Durov, who has gained international […]