Following the arrest of Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov in France, the Indian government is poised to launch an investigation to determine if the app is being used for criminal activities such as extortion and gambling. Media reports suggest that if found guilty, Telegram could face a potential ban in India.
The investigation in India may be undertaken by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. With approximately 5 million registered users in India, Telegram's large user base indicates its extensive usage.
According to reports, the Indian government's investigation will focus on Telegram's Peer-to-Peer (P2P) communications and their association with illegal activities. The final decision will be based on the findings of this investigation.
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Telegram's founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested on Saturday evening at Borguet Airport. This news spread like wildfire globally. While many, including Elon Musk, have supported Durov, others have expressed opposition.
Pavel Durov's arrest was part of a police investigation focusing on Telegram's lack of moderators. Initial findings revealed that the absence of adequate moderators allowed criminal activities to proceed unchecked on the messaging app.
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Frightened by Durov’s arrest, Rumble's CEO Chris Pavlovski swiftly left Europe within hours. He shared this information on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter).
2013
Pavel Durov founds Telegram, a messaging platform focused on security and speed.
2018
Telegram reaches 200 million monthly active users, highlighting its rising popularity worldwide.
2023
Pavel Durov is arrested in France, sparking global reactions and a potential investigation by the Indian government.
