Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday, August 24th, according to international media reports.

French television channel TF1 reported that Durov, the CEO and founder of Telegram, was apprehended while arriving on his private jet. The channel stated that Durov was the subject of an arrest warrant issued in France, as reported by Reuters.

Telegram officials have not yet responded to a request for comment from Reuters.

The reasons for Durov's arrest remain unclear. However, his arrest comes at a time when Telegram has faced scrutiny over its handling of content, including potential violations of French law.

This development is likely to raise concerns about the future of Telegram in France and the potential impact on its users.