France Completely Lifts Travel Restrictions on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Following Investigation

Nov 14, 2025 12:47 am CST

French authorities have fully removed travel restrictions on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was under investigation regarding illegal content on his messaging platform. The 41-year-old Russian-born entrepreneur, who holds dual French-Russian citizenship, had been detained in Paris in 2024 and was previously required to report to police in Nice. According to judicial sources, Durov has fully complied with supervision requirements over the past year while maintaining his innocence regarding allegations of platform misuse.