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Telegram Messages Hard to Encrypt But CEO Faces Charges for Noncompliant CryptologyThe arrest and indictment of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is sparking concerns about the viability of encrypted communications in France. The Paris Prosecutor's Office indicted Durov, the 39-year-old Russian-born owner of Telegram on Wednesday, after arresting him Saturday night.

Billionaire Telegram Owner Faces Charges Freighted With A 10-Year Minimum SentenceFrench authorities charged Telegram CEO and owner Pavel Durov with a slew of offenses including complicity with hacking, child sexual abuse material and refusal to cooperate with law enforcement authority requests for intercepted communications.

Hearing Is Scheduled to Take Place WednesdayTelegram CEO and owner Pavel Durov is set to appear before a French court on Wednesday after being freed from police custody. Paris authorities arrested Durov on Saturday evening. French authorities also issued a warrant for the arrest of Durov's brother, Nikolai.

Activists Raise Concerns Over Privacy and Hostility to End-to-End EncryptionThe Saturday evening arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French law enforcement agencies thrust the already controversial social media platform further into the international spotlight as Paris authorities said the Russian billionaire will likely remain in custody at least through Wednesday.

Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained For Complicity Over Criminal UseFrench media reported Saturday the detention outside Paris of Pavel Durov, CEO and owner of social media network Telegram, reportedly for failing to take steps to curb criminal activity on the platform. The Russian Embassy in France said it has demanded an explanation from the French government.