UAE expresses concern over arrest of Telegram CEO

The United Arab Emirates has stated that it is closely monitoring the case of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, who was recently arrested in France.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed it is following Durov’s case closely and has requested that the French government provide him with all necessary consular services, emphasizing that caring for its citizens and safeguarding their interests is a top priority.
News media outlets have reported that Durov was detained on an arrest warrant linked to allegations that his platform, Telegram was used for money laundering, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities.
Recall that Durov, a Russian-born Emirati citizen, was detained at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday.