Telegram founder Durov investigated in terrorism-related probe – Kremlin
Russia,Eastern Europe,Free Speech,Technology,Social Media,Telegram
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Telegram and its founder, Pavel Durov, are being investigated over mass violations of Russian law and refusal to stop terrorism-related activities on the messaging platform, the Kremlin has said
Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed an earlier report in Rossiyskaya Gazeta, which broke the story.
"We are, of course, familiar with these reports. They are based on materials provided by the Federal Security Service (FSB), which is doing its job," Peskov said.
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