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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness TechHelp Desk Artificial Intelligence Internet Culture Space Tech Policy TechHelp Desk Artificial Intelligence Internet Culture Space Tech Policy TELEGRAM’S PAVEL DUROV BUILT A HAVEN FOR FREE SPEECH — AND CHILD PREDATORS Russian-born billionaire’s indictment in France draws outrage from supporters. But his platform hosts some of the vilest stuff on the internet. 9 min 276 Key takeaways Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. * Critics argue Telegram profits from illegal content, including child sexual abuse material. * Durov's arrest has made him a free-speech icon among some conservatives. * Telegram's refusal to cooperate with law enforcement sets it apart from other platforms. Did our AI help? Share your thoughts. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/Getty Images) By Pranshu Verma , Will Oremus and Gerrit De Vynck Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:21 a.m. EDT|Published August 29, 2024 at 6:05 a.m. EDT When Telegram CEO Pavel Durov sat down in his Dubai offices with Tucker Carlson in April, he drove home a high-minded message: “Humanity” needs a neutral messaging app like Telegram that respects “people’s privacy and freedom.” Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post Save up to 75% for a limited time. Get your first year for $2 every four weeks That vision brought the Russian-born Durov wild success. Telegram has amassed more than 950 million users drawn by its freewheeling atmosphere and its promise not to share data with law enforcement. Share 276 Comments NewsletterAs news breaks Tech News Alerts Breaking news email alerts on technology and the tech industry. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices CA Notice of Collection Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * Sitemap * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices * CA Notice of Collection * Your Privacy Choices 5.23.4 Already a subscriber? Sign in LABOR DAY SALE OUR LABOR DAY SALE IS HERE. SWITCH ON. Subscribe for unlimited access to unmatched reporting. You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY 50¢ every week for the first year billed as $2 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $29 for the first year * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers