FSB charges Pavel Durov in Telegram terrorism case
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Russia's FSB charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov in an ongoing terrorism-related case tied to alleged use of the platform for cyber-fraud, sabotage, and extremist coordination. The charge was brought under Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 for allegedly aiding terrorist activity and failing to remove prohibited information. Durov was also placed on the international wanted list, escalating the legal pressure around the case. The proceeding centers on Telegram channels, chats, and bots that authorities say were used for criminal coordination.
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29.07.2026 14:00 2 articles · 2h ago
FSB charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov over alleged terrorist activity
Initial DisclosureThe Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) said it charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov for allegedly facilitating terrorist activities and failing to remove prohibited information, alleging that Telegram channels, chats, and bots were used by Ukrainian special services and extremist groups to coordinate sabotage, terrorism, mass killings, and cyber-fraud operations within the Russian Federation. The agency said Durov was also placed on the international wanted list.
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- Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorist Activity — thehackernews.com — 29.07.2026 14:00
- Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorist Activity — thehackernews.com — 29.07.2026 14:00