French prosecutors extend Telegram chief’s detention

French authorities have extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and chief of Telegram, after his arrest Saturday over alleged offenses related to the controversial messaging app, a source close to the case tells AFP.

The 39-year-old billionaire is being questioned on alleged offenses including fraud, drug-trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime, promotion of terrorism, and failing to take action to curb the criminal use of the platform.

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