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Durov Under Fire as Telegram Faces New Crackdown | Tulsa News

Pavel Durov, Telegram’s enigmatic founder, is now a global fugitive after Russia’s FSB accused him of aiding terrorism and slapped him with international wanted status — a dramatic escalation in his long-standing battle with authorities. Once a Russian tech titan who fled after selling VKontakte, Durov built Telegram as a fortress of privacy, now boasting a billion users — and controversy. While its encryption and massive group chats empower communities, they’ve also become breeding grounds for misinformation. As Russia tightens its digital grip ahead of elections, Durov’s defiant stance and…

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