Telegram: the claim that the owner is responsible for the abuse of the social network is absurd

Commenting on the detention of founder Pavel Durov in France, the management team of the Telegram social network said that the notion that the platform or its owners are responsible for abusive behavior is absurd. The source noted, “Telegram complies with EU law, including the Digital Services Act, it is audited for compliance with industry standards and is constantly improving.Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide, he travels regularly across Europe. Claims that the platform or its owners are responsible for abuses of the platform are absurd. “Telegram's management team said they hope that Durov's detention will be resolved soon.