French judicial authorities have officially removed all travel restrictions against Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, enabling the executive to move freely across international borders. The development comes as part of ongoing legal proceedings concerning the encrypted messaging platform’s operations, though the core investigation remains active according to judicial sources familiar with the matter.
Durov, who founded the popular messaging service in 2013, had been subject to movement limitations imposed by French investigators examining Telegram’s compliance with local regulations. The lifting of these restrictions indicates a procedural shift in the case while maintaining the integrity of the continuing inquiry.
The Telegram platform, which boasts over 900 million monthly active users globally, continues to face scrutiny from regulatory bodies worldwide regarding content moderation policies and privacy standards. Despite the travel ban being rescinded, legal representatives for both Durov and Telegram maintain their cooperation with French authorities as the investigation progresses.
Industry observers note that the resolution of travel restrictions represents a significant development in the relationship between the messaging platform and European regulators, potentially signaling a more collaborative phase in addressing regulatory concerns while preserving the platform’s core privacy-focused architecture.
