PANews reported on November 14th that, according to Cryptopolitan, France has lifted its travel ban on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, allowing him to move freely during the criminal investigation into his messaging platform. Durov was first arrested in Paris in 2024 and formally investigated for alleged involvement in criminal activities on the Telegram platform. Initially banned from leaving France, a court in July allowed him to travel to Telegram's headquarters in the UAE for up to two weeks at a time. This week, given Durov's "full compliance" with his legal obligations, French judicial authorities lifted the travel ban on him. He is now free to reside in the UAE and travel without prior permission while the investigation continues.


