President Macron of France says that the CEO of Telegram’s arrest was “in no way a political move”

Durov’s detention was a component of an ongoing judicial inquiry, according to French President Emmanuel Macron’s social media posts.

According to French President Emmanuel Macron, the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was not a political decision and was a component of an ongoing judicial inquiry.

Macron stated in a post on X on Monday that France is “dedicated to the spirit of entrepreneurship, to innovation, and to freedom of expression and communication.”

Macron stated that in a state that is regulated by the rule of law, freedoms are maintained within a legal framework, both in real life and on social media, in order to safeguard citizens and respect their fundamental rights.

In the aftermath of Durov’s detention at Paris’ Le Bourget airport on Saturday, Macron issued a statement. The Russian Embassy in France promptly issued a statement in response to his detention, in which it claimed that the French authorities were declining to cooperate with their efforts to gain access to Durov.

The foreign ministry of the United Arab Emirates also issued a statement today indicating that it was “closely monitoring” the case. “[The] UAE has submitted a request to the Government of the French Republic to provide him with all the necessary consular services in an expedient manner,” stated the communications director of the ministry.

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According to the Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris, French authorities apprehended Durov on Monday in connection with an investigation into cybercrime, which included allegations of providing “cryptology” services. Police custody is permissible for Durov until August 28, according to French prosecutors.

Numerous public figures in the crypto industry have either conveyed their support for Durov or requested additional information regarding the arrest. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, X, and SpaceX, responded to Macron in a post today, stating that “It would be beneficial for the global public to have a more comprehensive understanding of the circumstances surrounding his arrest.”

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