France, Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram has formally charged him with organized crime. Durov was officially placed under investigation on Thursday on various charges after four days in police custody. Durov was released on condition that he remain outside French territory and report to the police station twice a week.

Durov’s accusations These include storing and distributing child sexual abuse material from Telegram, facilitating drug trafficking and promoting organized fraud. There have also been allegations about Telegram’s cryptographic features.

The allegations are serious, the trial process is unclear

Paris Criminal Courtmade the allegations official after Durov was detained at France’s Le Bourget airport, where he disembarked from his private jet on August 24.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the charges against Durov were serious the investigation continues he explained. In France, the official investigation is seen as a necessary step before the start of the judicial process. However, it is not yet clear whether the trial will be concluded. The fact that the investigation continues at this stage shows the seriousness of the accusations and the course of the case.