The recent arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France has caused a stormy reaction in the world. Among those who expressed their indignation at this event were the owner of the X social network Elon Musk and the American journalist Tucker Carlson.
This was reported by URA-Inform, citing Korrespondent.
Musk noted that Durov's arrest serves as a kind of advertisement for the First Amendment to the US Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech.
“Look at this First Amendment ad. It's so compelling. Imagine 2030, you get executed in Europe for liking a meme,” Musk said.
Carlson, for his part, stressed that Durov's arrest in France is a warning to media owners who refuse to comply with the authorities' censorship demands. He drew attention to the fact that the arrest took place not in Russia, but in a Western country, an active member of NATO.
Meanwhile, Durov's arrest has already had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market. The price of Toncoin, a cryptocurrency associated with Telegram, fell by more than 15% after the news, according to Binance.
Recall that Durov's arrest took place on Saturday evening at the request of the French Office for the Prevention of Crimes against Minors. Law enforcement officials believe that Telegram has become a significant platform for such crimes. If the charges are proven, Durov could face up to 20 years in prison.
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