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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov placed under formal investigation by French prosecutors

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French prosecutors have placed Pavel Durov , CEO of Telegram , under formal investigation using a stringent new cybercrime law.

The LOPMI law, enacted in January 2023 , criminalizes tech executives whose platforms facilitate illegal activities.

This marks the first significant use of the law, which has yet to secure a conviction.

Being under investigation does not imply guilt but indicates sufficient evidence for a probe.