Telegram Founder Pavel Durov has revealed his return to Dubai following his detainment in France during a criminal inquiry related to his messaging app. Durov was apprehended in August 2024 on allegations of involvement in child abuse and drug trafficking via Telegram. Released on a $5.6 million bail, he must check in with authorities biweekly. Durov contested the accusations, arguing that it is unfounded to link a CEO directly to actions of third parties on the platform.