Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested by French police on Saturday evening at Le Bourget airport. Durov, often called “Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg,” faces several charges related to alleged criminal activities on Telegram. The app, which he founded, has approximately 900 million active users. The arrest marks a significant turn of events for the tech billionaire. At the time of his arrest, Durov was accompanied by a woman identified as Juli Vavilova. Reports indicate that Vavilova, who is believed to be Durov’s girlfriend, was also taken into custody. This has led to speculation about her role in the arrest. Some theories suggest that Vavilova might have been under surveillance, which inadvertently led authorities to Durov. Alternatively, it is possible that her presence drew attention to their location.
