The Paris court recently announced that a comprehensive judicial investigation has been initiated against Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, and his online platform. This decision was made based on a series of accusations, including organizing a gang to manage the platform for illegal transactions, refusing to provide requested information or documents, conspiring in criminal activities such as providing means intended to disrupt data processing systems, disseminating images of minors, trafficking in illegal drugs, fraud, and conspiracy or criminal acts. Additionally, the investigation involves organized crime, money laundering, providing encrypted services outside of compliance frameworks, and using encryption methods without ensuring authentication or integrity control functions. In response, Durov will face judicial supervision, must pay a bail of 5 million euros, and report to the police station twice a week, while being prohibited from leaving France. The investigation originated from Telegram's disregard of legal requests, leading to special attention from JUNALCO (National Jurisdiction for Combating Organized Crime) at the Paris Prosecutor's Office, particularly OFMIN (National Office for Minors). The preliminary investigation began in February 2024 under the guidance of the Paris Prosecutor's Office and coordinated by OFMIN. According to an introductory indictment dated July 8, 2024, the judicial investigation has now officially commenced, with the investigation work continuing under the direction of C3N (National Gendarmerie Cyber Brigade) and ONAF (National Anti-Fraud Customs Office).