Telegram's Tangle: Durov in the Russian Hotseat

Pavel Durov, the founder of the widely-used Telegram messenger app, has been named a 'suspect' in a criminal case in Russia, according to a summons sent to an old address. This was disclosed by Durov himself on Wednesday.

The case highlights an escalation by Russian authorities to dominate the messaging service. This pursuit intensified in February, when a state-run newspaper reported that the billionaire tech mogul was under investigation for allegations related to terrorism.

The controversy surrounding Durov's situation brings to light persistent tensions between the Russian government and Telegram—a platform known for its strong encryption and commitment to user privacy.