French authorities rejected Pavel Durov’s request to visit the U.S. for investment talks, citing insufficient justification. The Telegram founder, arrested in France in August 2024 and charged with six counts linked to illicit activity on the app, remains under strict travel controls. Durov, a dual French-UAE citizen, recently accused French officials of pressuring him to censor conservative voices before Romania’s election — claims Paris denies. 

source: POLITICO

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