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Telegram CEO charged with numerous crimes and is banned from leaving France
news.movim.eu / ArsTechnica · Wednesday, 28 August - 21:43
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was indicted in France today and ordered to post bail of 5 million euros. The multi-billionaire was forbidden from leaving the country and must report to police twice a week while the case continues.
Charges were detailed in a statement issued today by Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau, which was provided to Ars . They are nearly identical to the possible charges released by Beccuau on Monday .
The first charge listed is complicity in "web-mastering an online platform in order to enable an illegal transaction in organized group." Today's press release said this charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a 500,000-euro fine.