"French authorities issued arrest warrants for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and his brother and co-founder Nikolay in March," reads the report.
The document indicates that the French secret investigation into Telegram is broader and began several months before. It is noted that the case revolves around Telegram's refusal to cooperate with the French police in investigating child sexual abuse. The warrants for Pavel Durov and his brother Nikolai, a co-founder of the Telegram platform, were reportedly issued on March 25. Mass media previously reported that the investigation was opened in July.
The prosecutor's office declined to comment on the warrants, citing the secrecy of the investigation.
"At this stage, only Pavel Durov is being questioned in this case," the prosecutor's office added.
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