New Delhi: Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has recently made news for unfavorable reasons. On Saturday evening, French authorities took him into custody upon his arrival at Le Bourget Airport via private jet. This arrest came after users of the Telegram app reported concerns about the absence of moderators, enabling the platform to become a hotspot for illicit activities.Telegram failed to respond immediately to a request for comment from Reuters, leaving the situation unclear. Additionally, the French Interior Ministry and police declined to provide any statements or information. In contrast, Russias Foreign Ministry acknowledged that it was actively working to clarify the circumstances surrounding Durovs detention and expressed skepticism about whether Western non-governmental organizations would advocate for his release. Who is Pavel Durov Pavel Durov, a Russian entrepreneur, is best known for co-founding the popular messaging app Telegram and social networking site VK. He launched Telegram in 2013, which quickly gained popularity in Russia, Ukraine, and former Soviet republics. Telegram also became a key source of information during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, further solidifying its importance in the region.However, Durov has faced trouble due to Telegrams lack of moderation, enabling criminal activities like drug trade, sex trafficking, and child abuse. Born in Russia, Durov graduated with a Philology degree from Saint Petersburg State University and later moved to Dubai, where he currently resides. According to Forbes, with a net worth of $15.5 billion, Durov holds French citizenship after leaving Russia due to declining government demands to shut down opposition groups on VKontakte, which he later sold. His brother Nikolai, a co-founder of Telegram, served as the lead developer and programmer.Father of hundreds kids In a recent post on Telegram, Pavel Durov made a surprising revelation, stating that he has become a biological father to over 100 children across 12 countries through sperm donation. He expressed his astonishment, writing, I just found out I have over 100 biological kids. How is this possible for someone who has never been married and prefers to live alone Durov explained that 15 years ago, a close friend struggling with fertility asked him to donate sperm, leading him to a clinic where he was deemed a highly desirable donor. He was told that his donations could assist couples worldwide, which persuaded him to agree to the unconventional arrangement, describing the concept as outrageous enough to win his consent.
