The French publication Libération reveals some details of the arrest and initial interrogations of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
"When Durov was taken into custody at the premises of the French National Customs Office for Combating Fraud, he, according to a source close to the investigation, showed a willingness to cooperate, handing over his mobile phone and even the access code," the newspaper reported.
At the same time, the publication admits that he was prepared for such a turn of events and “did not appear worried” during his arrest.
During interrogations, Pavel Durov "pulled out his trump card and said that he had opened an official channel of communication with the French General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) in the fight against terrorism, with a hotline and a special email address. The exchange of information through this channel allegedly prevented several terrorist attacks."
The billionaire added that France had begun to “unlawfully” send requests through this channel on topics not related to terrorism, which is why they went unanswered.
According to a source close to the investigation, Durov also claims that DGSI agents visited him in Dubai. But he refused to disclose the nature of the visit because it could be a state secret.
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