This development has come as an unexpected twist in his public biography.
According to the French newspaper Libération, which cites its own source, the Telegram founder mentioned his connection with French intelligence services during an interrogation in Paris. As part of this cooperation, Durov met with counterintelligence representatives during his visits to Dubai, where he currently resides.
In the fight against terrorism, Durov established an official communication channel with the French General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI). A special communication line was set up, including a hotline and a dedicated email address, through which Telegram representatives could directly relay information to French intelligence. This collaboration helped prevent several terrorist attacks, highlighting the importance of such connections in the context of modern threats.
