Telegram has issued a statement in response to the arrest of its founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, in France over the weekend. Durov, a Russia-born billionaire, was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris on August 24 after arriving on a private jet. The arrest is reportedly linked to allegations concerning the apps moderation practices.Telegrams positionIn its response, Telegram asserted that it has nothing to hide and emphasized that its operations are compliant with European Union regulations, including the Digital Services Act. The company defended its moderation practices as adhering to industry standards and constantly improving.Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe, the statement read. With nearly a billion global users relying on Telegram for communication and vital information, we anticipate a swift resolution to this matter. It is absurd to suggest that a platform or its owner should be held accountable for the misuse of the platform.Russian embassys responseThe Russian embassy in France has expressed concerns about the situation, stating its efforts to clarify Durovs detention and protect his rights. The embassy criticized the French authorities for allegedly not providing consular access.Telegrams historyFounded in 2013, Telegram has been a significant player in the messaging app space. Pavel Durov left Russia in 2014 after resisting government pressures to shut down opposition groups on his previous social media platform, VKontakte.