Odaily Planet Daily reported that Telegram founder Pavel Durov was questioned by a French investigative judge in Paris on Monday regarding the platform's alleged assistance to criminal activities. Since being detained in Paris in 2024, Durov has been repeatedly accused of being involved in organized crime, illegal transactions and the dissemination of illegal content. Durov denied all the charges and said through his lawyer that he had explained in detail to investigators the absurdity of the relevant facts. Since Durov's arrest, the French judiciary said that cooperation with Telegram has improved. Durov's lawyer has questioned the constitutionality of the case and applied for a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice. (AFP)