Durov, 40, was initially detained near Paris last August after being charged by French authorities with complicity in facilitating illegal activities via the app, including drug trafficking and distribution of child exploitation materials. These severe charges could result in a 10-year prison sentence. He has expressed frustration regarding the legal proceedings, stressing that Telegram cannot be held accountable for user actions. Nevertheless, since the legal scrutiny began, the company has taken measures to enhance its policing and cooperation with law enforcement worldwide.