Telegram CEO's arrest sparks flurry of questions over motivation, privacy impact

French authorities arrested Telegram founder Pavel Durov and charged him with facilitating illegal content and failing to comply with law enforcement, prompting debate among privacy advocates who caution against framing it as an attack on end-to-end encryption while noting Telegram’s laissez-faire moderation and limited cooperation. The report compiles reactions from civil liberties organizations and public figures, underscoring broader tensions between platform governance, user privacy, and government demands.