Pavel Durov has been charged with aiding terrorism
Pavel Durov has been charged with aiding terrorism, reports TASS citing the FSB.
Consensus
- Pavel Durov has been formally charged in Russia with aiding terrorist activity under Article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code.
- The charge is linked to Telegram's failure to remove certain channels and bots allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence services for planning terrorism and sabotage in Russia.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) has begun procedures to declare Pavel Durov wanted internationally.
- The case involves allegations that minors were recruited through a chatbot named 'Daiwinchik' via Telegram, leading them to commit acts such as arson and attacks on law enforcement.
- Multiple Russian state media outlets reported the charges based on statements from the FSB or TASS.
Points of divergence
- The FSB stated that Durov has not been officially declared wanted internationally, contradicting other sources claiming the procedure has started. — tvrain
- The FSB claims that 46 Russians aged 12 to 22 were detained since July 2025 due to recruitment via 'Daiwinchik', while other sources report lower numbers or different timeframes. — novaya_eu
- The Investigative Committee reported that 19 minors aged 14–18 were detained across multiple regions, with specific details on criminal acts in St. Petersburg; this number and location detail is not confirmed by other sources. — kommersant
- Telegram is allegedly linked to the FSB through server infrastructure serving secret complexes of the agency — a claim not supported by any other source. — tg_istories_media
Coverage (16 sources)
- Main events for July 29 — Дождь (Telegram)
- ФСБ: Дуров официально не объявлен в международный розыск — Дождь
- Durov placed on international wanted list after terrorism charges — РИАМО
- Pavel Durov is accused of aiding terrorism and may be declared an international fugitive — Новая газета Европа
- Pavel Durov is wanted internationally - FSB — Дождь
- ❗️Pavel Durov Charged in Russia for Facilitating Terrorism. Key Points: ▪️Co-founder of Telegram Pavel Durov... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Pavel Durov declared international fugitive — FSB charges him with aiding terrorist activities... — Дождь (Telegram)
- The Investigative Committee of Russia provided details on the criminal case involving Pavel Durov and the 'Diving' bot — Коммерсантъ
- Pavel Durov charged with aiding terrorism; international warrant planned — Важные истории
- Pavel Durov charged with aiding terrorism, reports TASS citing FSB — BBC News Русская служба
- Pavel Durov declared international fugitive by FSB - founder of Telegram faces charges for aiding terrorism — Baza
- Russia has initiated international warrant proceedings against Pavel Durov for alleged terrorism assistance, according to the FSB — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russia declares Pavel Durov wanted internationally — DW Главное
- Pavel Durov declared international fugitive by FSB — Baza
- Pavel Durov has been declared an international fugitive in a terrorism case — Коммерсантъ
- Pavel Durov Declared Wanted Internationally — FSB — Дождь (Telegram)