The judge can decide to release or file charges and extend the prison term again.
French judicial authorities have extended the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov for another 48 hours. He was arrested at Le Bourget airport near Paris on the night of August 24. AFP reported this on Sunday, August 25.
Thus, the publication notes, the detention period has increased to 96 hours. In the remaining time, Durov must be prosecuted or released.
“According to a source close to the investigation, the judge presiding over the case extended the detention of 39-year-old Durov on Sunday night. The first phase of detention for questioning could last up to 96 hours. When the This stage of detention ends, the judge can make a decision to release him or bring charges and keep him in custody,” explained the journalists.
At the same time, in a number of cases involving the investigation of particularly serious crimes, in France it is possible to extend the arrest to 144 hours.
In addition, the police have the right to detain Durov for up to 20 additional hours if necessary to bring him to court.
AFP recalled that the French Ministry of Justice (OFMIN) issued an arrest warrant for Durov as part of a preliminary investigation into crimes including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime and terrorist propaganda. He was allegedly accused of not taking action to stop criminal use of his platform.
We reported that Durov allegedly sought to meet Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin in Baku a few days ago.
Durov’s cryptocurrency fell sharply after his arrest
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