Telegram founder Durov harshly criticized the French judicial persecution: zero evidence in criminal investigation, mandatory reporting every two weeks, TON ecosystem rising against the trend | The battle for freedom of encrypted communication

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, recently publicly accused the French authorities of failing to find any evidence of wrongdoing in their year-long criminal investigation, yet still forcing him to report to the police every two weeks. This article deeply analyzes the legal battle described as "legally and logically absurd," the content review dilemmas of encryption communication software, the disputes over the boundaries of freedom of speech, and the strategic significance of the TON Blockchain's rise against oppression.

▌ Arrest Incident Review: French Police "Unprecedented" Seizure of Durov Durov revealed in a Telegram channel that he was arrested by the French police last year due to platform users independently posting content, accused of "failing to effectively control harmful information." He described the arrest as "legally and logically absurd," emphasizing that the practice of "punishing tech company CEOs for users' independent actions" sets a dangerous precedent. Despite the investigation lasting a year, the police have still not found evidence of violations by Telegram or himself.

▌ Continuous Forced Monitoring: Reporting every two weeks, cross-border travel restrictions Even if the investigation shows no substantial progress, Durov still has to report to the French authorities every two weeks, and his freedom to leave the country is strictly limited—only allowed to go to the Dubai headquarters (with each consecutive stay not exceeding 14 days and needing to report one week in advance), and travel to other regions requires separate approval from a French judge. Durov pointed out that this "weird detention" has caused "irreparable damage" to the reputation of France as a "free country."

▌ Encryption community support: Human rights organizations condemn excessive censorship in France The incident has sparked strong protests from the encryption community and human rights organizations. Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz directly questioned Macron: "Why don't you go to prison yourself for failing to control crime in France 100%?". Durov reiterated Telegram's position: complying with all legal requests, but absolutely refusing to accept demands for forced censorship; if a jurisdiction requests encryption backdoors or shared keys, they would rather exit that market.

▌ TON ecosystem rises against the trend: user activity soars during repression It is worth noting that several weeks after Durov's arrest, the user activity on the TON Blockchain has significantly increased (though it has recently fallen from its peak). Toncoin, as the 21st largest encryption currency globally, has been adopted by institutions such as Verb Technology (holding over 8% of the circulating supply and planning to rename itself as Ton Strategy Company). The deep integration of Telegram with TON is making it a hub for Web3 activities, showcasing resilience.

▌ Global Regulatory Game: The Heated Debate on the Responsibility Boundaries of Tech Platforms The Durov case reflects the global trend of governments tightening regulations on content on social platforms. France accuses Telegram of "failing to effectively filter harmful content", while Durov emphasizes that the platform actively clears violations daily and collaborates with NGOs, while insisting on the bottom line of "not compromising encryption protocols". This game of chess will redefine the boundaries of technology companies' responsibilities for user-generated content and have a profound impact on the encryption communications industry.

[Conclusion] When a country's judicial system implements a "continuous investigation of evidence gaps" on the founder of a technology company, it has transcended the legal dispute itself and become a touchstone for testing freedom of speech and regulatory power in the digital age. Durov's confrontation with France is not only about the future of Telegram but also about whether the global encryption communication industry can uphold the bottom line of "freedom from backdoor surveillance"—and the逆势增长 of the TON ecosystem is the most authentic vote of the market for freedom values.