Telegram’s billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before — in Russia and France

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, faces legal challenges in Russia and France, with the FSB accusing him of aiding terrorism and adding him to wanted lists. He previously clashed with Russian authorities and moved to Dubai, promoting Telegram as a platform for free speech. The app, with over 1 billion users, allows large group chats and offers optional end-to-end encryption.