FSB Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov, Places Him on International Wanted List
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The FSB accused Telegram of failing to remove content used by "Ukrainian intelligence agencies, terrorist, and extremist organizations"…
Houston, TX, July 29, 2026 —
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing him of aiding terrorism. As a result of these charges, Durov has been placed on an international wanted list.
According to the FSB, the charges stem from Telegram’s alleged failure to remove content that the agency claims is being used by “Ukrainian intelligence agencies, terrorist, and extremist organizations.” The FSB stated that this content is being utilized for acts of sabotage and terrorism.
Pavel Durov, who was born in Russia and currently resides in Dubai, has previously faced and denied similar accusations. In past instances, Durov has asserted that such allegations are often used as a pretext to restrict user privacy and limit freedom of speech on digital platforms.
The FSB’s announcement did not specify a timeline for the alleged failures by Telegram to remove content or provide further details on the specific content in question.
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