Telegram's Pavel Durov Greenlit for Departure from France Despite Lingering Shadows of Criminal Investigation

In a development that’s been raising more than a few eyebrows in the tech industry, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been permitted to leave France. This decision is surprising at a glance, considering there’s an ongoing criminal investigation in the background. Durov’s vast and influential reach due to his affiliation with one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide could potentially tilt the outcome of the investigation.

Durov was sighted at the airport, a sign that he intends to follow up on the departure authorization provided to him. Still, this move begs the question: why was he allowed to go? Are there some unexplained nuances at play here? Could it be that the France authorities have hit a roadblock in their investigation, or are they merely providing Durov some sort of leniency? Only time will eventually reveal the actual motives.