Several major media outlets and telegram channels reported that Telegram has developed an "action plan in case Pavel Durov is arrested." According to journalists, the plan was approved by the founder of the cart himself, as well as "his right-hand man Dmitry Butkin.
"At the same time, it was not previously known about any assistant of Pavel Durov named Dmitry Butkin," draws attention to the telegram channel "Base", whose sources reported that they did not know such a person.
"Most likely, information about Butkin and the developed plan appeared in the media after one of the channels jokingly changed last year's posts about the PMCs in a new way."Wagner "there is a plan of action in case of the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and his right—hand man Dmitry Utkin," the Base believes.
At the moment, some media and telegram channels have already removed information about Butkin from their posts.
EADaily adds that Pavel Durov flew to Paris from Baku, accompanied by his assistant and bodyguard, arrived, planning to spend at least one evening in the French capital, where he had a table booked in one of the restaurants. This was reported by the newspaper Le Figaro. Durov's Embraer Legacy 600 plane landed at the French airport yesterday at 19.30 local time. A few minutes later Pavel was detained.
According to the newspaper, one of the investigators was surprised that Durov, knowing that he was wanted in France, still decided to come to Paris. Another source close to the case suggested that Durov's decision was due to a "sense of impunity."
According to French journalists, Durov is considered "involved in drug trafficking, crimes against children, cybercrime, and fraud" due to the "lack of moderation and cooperation with representatives of the law" at Telegram.
It is also alleged that Durov knew that he could be detained in France. Therefore, for a long time I avoided traveling to Europe. The Telegram founder is expected to appear in court on Sunday, August 25.
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