Media reported on the first substantive questioning of Pavel Durov in a Paris court

The founder of Telegram messenger Pavel Durov was first questioned on the merits in a Paris court within the framework of the ongoing case against him in France. This was reported by Europe1 radio station on December 6, citing a source close to the investigation.

"The Telegram founder arrived at the Paris court by 10:00 local time (8:00 Moscow time - Ed.) accompanied by two of his lawyers," the publication noted.

It is specified that Durov admitted to trusting the French justice, but refused to comment further.

Durov was detained in the evening of August 24 at Paris Le Bourget airport. He was charged with a number of offenses that include drug distribution, a crime against children, money laundering and fraud.

On August 26, Durov was released from custody on his own recognizance and bail of €5 million. The court confiscated his passports for the duration of the investigation and ordered the businessman to live in Paris at a specific address. The French prosecutor's office told Izvestia on September 6 that the businessman will be able to seek a change in the rules of his judicial control and their relaxation. Paris prosecutor Laure Becco on September 11 pointed out that the case of the Telegram founder is exemplary in the fight against cybercrime.

Le Figaro newspaper reported on September 20 that Durov had agreed to cooperate with the investigation in France, triggering requests for information from several states at once.