Russia’s FSB Charges Telegram Founder Durov With Terrorism Facilitation
Russian security services have charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, citing his refusal to delete channels and bots allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence. He faces up to life in prison.
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov under Article 205.1.1 of the Criminal Code, which carries a penalty of 8 to 15 years in prison or a life sentence.
The charges stem from Telegram’s refusal to take down channels and bots that the FSB claims are operated by Ukrainian special services. Among the resources mentioned is a dating service called “Leonardo Daivinchi.”
Authorities have not yet issued an international arrest warrant for Durov, but the decision is under review. Further context and potential consequences are available on the source website.
Source: ForkLog