Telegram Founders Pavel Durov Year of Founding 2013

Fill Headquarters Dubai, United Arab   Emiratestext

Global Popularity Most popular instant messaging application in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa

CEO Arrest Incident  Pavel Durov was   arrested in Paris,France  12 cases registered against him in France

Girlfriend Missing - Pavel Durov’s   girlfriend, Yulia, has been missing since his arrest  - Claims on social media suggest Yulia was involved

Honey Trap   Allegations - Yulia is suspected   of being part of a honey trap to arrest Pavel Durov  - She met Pavel 4 months ago, claims to be a crypto trainer

Criminal Charges   Against Pavel Durov -Involvement in   child pornography  Drug trafficking  Money laundering activities

Potential Sentence Up to 20 years in   prison if found guilty

Total Assets of   Pavel Durov $15.5 billion  

Forbes Billionaire   Ranking Ranked 120th on the   list of billionaires