French prosecutors have shed further light on the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.
Durov was apprehended on Saturday at Le Bourget Airport after landing on his private jet.
The Russia-born billionaire a dual citizen of France and the UAE was detained over alleged offences related to Telegram.
Durov and his brother Nikolai launched themessaging and social media appin 2013.
With almost 1 billion users, the platform has become immensely popular.
But its also become a magnet for controversy.
Supporters laud the platform as a bastion for free speech.
Critics counter that its a haven for criminals, extremists, and conspiracy theorists.
French officials outlined their own concerns on Monday.
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On Tuesday, Beccuau announced that Durov will remain in police custody for up to 48 hours more.
Telegram says that the CEO has nothing to hide.
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