Telegram comments on founder’s arrest

Company CEO Pavel Durov is not responsible for any misuse of his platform, Telegram said in a statement on Sunday

Telegram abides by EU laws and its founder, Pavel Durov, “has nothing to hide,” the company said after Durov was arrested in Paris. Telegram said that it is “awaiting a prompt resolution” of the situation.

Durov was taken into custody at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday, immediately after arriving from Azerbaijan by private jet.