Photo: Emblem of the General Directorate of Internal Security of France (DGSI)
Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was detained in France, spoke about his contacts with French intelligence services during interrogation in Paris. This was reported by Liberation, citing sources. According to them, the businessman, who among others has French citizenship, maintained contacts with representatives of counterintelligence – the General Directorate of Internal Security of France (DGSI), Radio Liberty reports.
In particular, Durov met with counterintelligence representatives in Dubai, the publication notes. It is not specified when this meeting took place. At the same time, the publication writes that Durov allegedly made it clear in the conversation that it would be “inappropriate for him to disclose information constituting a military secret.” What information exactly is being discussed is also unknown.
Liberation's sources also said that the Telegram founder opened an official communication channel with the DGSI with a hotline and a special email address. The exchange of information through these channels made it possible to prevent several terrorist attacks, the source claims.
According to the newspaper, after his arrest, Durov expressed his willingness to cooperate and gave his mobile phone and access code to the French law enforcement agencies.
Refusal to cooperate with the authorities is one of the six charges brought against Durov in France. Most of the charges boil down to the fact that serious crimes are committed using the Telegram messenger. Durov's lawyer called all the charges absurd.
BAGNET recalls that Pavel Durov was detained at Le Bourget Airport in Paris on August 24. The businessman flew to Paris from Baku. Four days later, he was released under judicial supervision with a requirement to post bail in the amount of five million euros. In addition, Durov is required to report to the police station twice a week and is prohibited from leaving France.
Prepared by: Sergey Daga