Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Telegram Founder Durov

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Russia's FSB issued an international arrest warrant and plans to place Telegram founder Pavel Durov on the most wanted list, accusing Telegram of enabling terrorism by allegedly allowing Ukrainian intelligence to recruit Russian citizens via bots and chat services including a dating chatbot 'Daivinchik'. The allegations and Telegram's role as a communications hub in the Russia-Ukraine war raise security and regulatory risk for crypto projects, token launches and platform adoption tied to Telegram.
- FSB also announced plans to put Durov on the international most wanted list.
- Telegram allegedly let Ukrainian intelligence use the app to recruit Russian citizens.
- The app has become a key communications hub in the Russia-Ukraine war, used by both sides.
Russia’s FSB (Federal Security Service) has formally accused Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, of enabling terrorism and announced plans to put him on the international most wanted list. The agency also issued an international warrant for his arrest.
According to the Russian authorities, Telegram allegedly let Ukrainian intelligence use the app to recruit Russian citizens, especially young people, for cybercrimes and attacks inside Russia. The FSB claims Ukrainian operatives used Telegram bots and chat services to lure recruits, including through a dating chatbot known as “Daivinchik” (Leo).
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