Did streamer Juli Vavilova lead to Pavel Durov's arrest in France?
Courtesy: @julivavilova on Instagram/ Reuters
Business executive and billionaire Pavel Durov was arrested upon landing in France on his private jet, accompanied by 24-year-old "crypto coach" and streamer Juli Vavilova and a bodyguard.
French authorities issued the warrant following allegations that Telegram, the messaging app Durov founded, has been facilitating various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, child content, and fraud, due to inadequate moderation and non-cooperation with law enforcement.
Telegram has long been under scrutiny for its role in enabling restricted content, with authorities linking its usage to pro-democracy protests in Belarus, Russia, Hong Kong, and Iran.
The arrest of Durov marks a significant moment in the ongoing investigation into the app’s operations.
As news of his capture spread, attention quickly turned to Vavilova, who had been documenting her travels with Durov on Instagram, sparking speculation about their relationship.