Following the news of Pavel Durov's arrest on the weekend of August 25th, the world is closely watching to see how the French authorities will handle the situation. Telegram, as a leading messaging app used by millions globally, made the news of Durov's arrest spread rapidly.

A Digital Resistance petition is already circulating among Telegram users, calling for Durov's release, and the hashtag #FREEDUROV is trending on social media.

It's important to note that the French government likely took their time before arresting Durov, fully aware of the implications. They seem prepared for the case.

In the past, Telegram has been associated with fraudulent activities carried out by bad actors and scammers. During its early days, the app had a high scam rate, which the French authorities might use to uncover certain irregularities. However, Durov has made significant efforts to reduce scams on the platform. While he is the founder and has some control over the platform, Telegram was designed to offer decentralized messaging, limiting what Durov can control.

While I believe Durov will eventually be released, it's unlikely to happen anytime soon, certainly not in August. With the involvement of the Center for the Fight Against Crime and the Anti-Fraud National Office, a new investigation is likely to begin. This process will take time as the authorities gather evidence that could either implicate or exonerate Pavel Durov.