Durov details his experience in French solitary imprisonment
In an exclusive chat with Tucker Carlson, Telegram founder Pavel Durov opens up about histime spent in French solitary confinement. The tech maverick, known for his vegan diet and fitness regime, shared his experiences, "I had a special deal with the food. Everything was alright. I don't consume meat, or fast food, there was sufficient fish for me."
Despite the challenging conditions, Durov maintained his fitness and discipline, sharing, "I could manage 200 push-ups, 200 squats in the morning, then repeat the sets."
Backtracking to August 2024, the entrepreneur faced charges in France, with authorities claiming he was involved in administering a digital platform used for illicit financial transactions. These actions could earn him up to ten years in prison and a €500,000 fine. After being questioned, the court ordered Durov's release, but with conditions such as posting a €5 million bail, regular police station visits, and restrictions on leaving French territory.
Following this incident, Durov's travel freedom was challenged, with restrictions imposed on his trips to the US, Dubai, and Norway. Although he was allowed travel to Dubai, he was denied entry into the US for "negotiations with investment funds," a decision deemed "unnecessary and unjustified" by supervisory authorities, while his attempt to attend the "Freedom Forum" in Norway was also unsuccessful.
Pavel Durov's ongoing battles remain primarily concentrated in France, with no recorded legal issues or travel restrictions elsewhere at present, according to available reports[3][1][4].
| Country | Legal Issues | Travel Restrictions ||------------|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|| France | Indicted on 6 charges (Aug 2024) | Effectively under house arrest[3][1] || Dubai | None reported | None reported || United States |None reported | None reported || Norway |None reported | None reported |
Durov's current struggles mainly revolve around his French legal issues, with no publicized legal or travel restrictions in Dubai, the US, or Norway as of the latest available information[3][1][4].
Technology played a significant role in Durov's debacle, as his digital platform was allegedly used for illicit financial transactions, leading to charges in France. The politics surrounding his case have also been intense, with restrictions on his travels to the US, Dubai, and Norway, indicating a complex web of general-news events involving technology and international politics.
