Updated: August 27, 2024 3:06 AM EDT
French President Emmanuel Macron said the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was “not a political decision at all” and was part of an ongoing judicial investigation.
Macron wrote: mail On Monday, France said it was “deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, innovation and entrepreneurship.”
“In a country governed by the rule of law, freedoms are guaranteed within the legal framework to protect citizens and respect fundamental rights, both on social media and in real life,” President Macron said.
President Macron’s statement said that Durov Get arrested His arrest was made at Le Bourget Airport in Paris on Saturday. The Russian embassy in France name French authorities have claimed they are denying access to Durov.
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said: name The ministry said today it was “closely monitoring” the incident. “(The UAE) has requested the Government of the French Republic to provide all necessary consular services as urgently as possible,” the ministry’s communications director said. Said.
On Monday, French authorities (Paris Court of Justice) said Durov had been arrested in connection with a cybercrime investigation, including allegations that he provided “cryptographic” services. According to French prosecutors, Durov could remain in police custody until August 28..
Several prominent figures in the cryptocurrency industry have reached out to ask for more details about the arrest or voiced their support for Durov. Tesla, X, and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk responded to Macron: mail Today: “It will help the world public understand more about why he was arrested.”
UPDATE: Added statement from UAE government
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