Pavel Durov stuck in France for at least a year

Telegram founder Telegram Pavel Durov has been blocked in France, and his departure from the country has been officially prohibited. This was reported by Wired, citing the French prosecution service.

Judicial outlook and travel ban

According to available information, Durov's case will not be heard in court for at least a year. Until then, he will not be able to leave French territory.

Wired's journalistic investigation indicates that the legal proceedings, which resulted in Durov's arrest on several charges, date back to an inquiry launched in the winter of last year. The details of the accusations have not yet been disclosed.