After preliminary charges, Telegram CEO, Durov, assures users of more moderation on the platform 

Pavel Durov, the CEO of cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app, Telegram, has assured users of more moderation on the platform after receiving preliminary charges.

The 39-year-old billionaire in a post shared on his official X account stated that Telegram will be introducing new features while phasing out a few outdated ones.

Durov noted that 99.999% of Telegram users have nothing to do with crime, but the 0.001% involved in illicit activities create a bad image for the entire platform, putting the interests of other users at risk.

 He noted further in his post on X that this year, the platform is committed to turning moderation on Telegram from an area of criticism into one of praise.

Durov wrote thus on X; Telegram has reached 10 million paid subscribers. 10 million people are now enjoying Telegram Premium!

‘‘Today, we’re introducing new features while phasing out a few outdated ones.

‘‘We’ve removed the People Nearby feature, which was used by less than 0.1% of Telegram users, but had issues with bots and scammers.

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‘‘In its place, we will be launching “Businesses Nearby”, showcasing legitimate, verified businesses. These businesses will be able to display product catalogs and accept payments seamlessly.

‘‘We’ve also disabled new media uploads to Telegraph, our standalone blogging tool, which seems to have been misused by anonymous actors.

‘‘While 99.999% of Telegram users have nothing to do with crime, the 0.001% involved in illicit activities create a bad image for the entire platform, putting the interests of our almost billion users at risk.

‘‘That’s why this year we are committed to turn moderation on Telegram from an area of criticism into one of praise.

His comments come days after Paris prosecutors filed preliminary charges against Durov who is currently the subject of an official investigation in France as part of an investigation into organized crime on the messaging app.

According to a statement released by Paris prosecutors, Durov has been placed under formal investigation for many alleged offenses, including refusing to cooperate with law enforcement, facilitating the illegal activities of an organized gang on an internet platform, and participating in the organized criminal distribution of child sex photos.

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