Telegram founder Pavel Durov accused of promoting terrorism, named in international wanted list
Moscow. Russia’s premier security agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB), has accused Pavel Durov, founder of messaging app Telegram, of promoting terrorism. With this, the agency has included Durov’s name in the international wanted list. The Russian security agency said in a statement issued on Wednesday that Telegram administration did not remove a number of channels, chats and bots in Russia that are allegedly being used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies, terrorist and extremist organizations to prepare harmful activities, terrorism, mass murders and cyber fraud.
Controversy increases amid action on Telegram
This action against Durov comes at a time when Russia has taken steps towards banning Telegram, one of the country’s most popular messaging platforms. The FSB, which is responsible for Russia’s internal security, alleges that some criminal and extremist activities are being promoted through Telegram.
Durov had made allegations of suppressing freedom of expression
Pavel Durov had earlier claimed that Russian authorities had launched a criminal investigation against him. He had alleged that the authorities were making efforts to disrupt Telegram’s access to impact the right to privacy and freedom of expression. Durov had refuted the allegations of Russian officials and said that excuses were being made for action on the platform.
International controversy increased over Telegram
Telegram is one of the world’s leading messaging apps and its privacy policies have long been debated. The growing dispute between Russia and Telegram administration has now become a topic of discussion at the international level.
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