Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was taken to court from custody on August 28, 2024, according to multiple reports. Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported that Durov was brought to the Paris court around 1:00 pm UTC. The French news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP News) confirmed this, stating that Durov was being presented before the court as his initial detention period ended. Later, RIA Novosti noted that Durov appeared before an investigating judge, who may decide whether to press charges. The situation has garnered significant attention, raising questions about the implications for Telegram and its leadership.