Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV said, citing an unnamed source. The 39-year-old was arrived in France aboard his private jet. The local media channel added that he has been declared persona non grata. Officials are yet to issue a statement about the billionaire's reported arrest.
Former kickboxer and controversial social media personality Andrew Tate first broke the news. "The owner of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has just been arrested in France for failing to censor the truth on his application. Potential charges include support for terrorism, drug trafficking, complicity in crimes, mass fraud, money laundering, concealment, pedophile content, sanctions evasion, and more. They want to control information everywhere," he said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
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According to local media reports, Durov was arrested at around 8 PM on Saturday. The 39-year-old was accompanied by his bodyguard and a woman.
What does persona non grata mean?
"Persona non grata" is a Latin term that translates to "unwelcome person." It is used to describe someone who is not accepted or not welcomed, particularly in a diplomatic or formal context.
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In diplomacy, a persona non grata designation means that a foreign diplomat or official is no longer acceptable to the host country, leading to their expulsion or recall. In broader contexts, it can refer to anyone who is unwelcome in a particular situation or setting due to their behavior, actions, or affiliations.