The arrest of Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, at Paris-Le Bourget airport on Saturday has sparked a wave of reactions online, with tech mogul Elon Musk leading the charge. Durov, who holds French citizenship, was detained by French authorities shortly after arriving in the capital from Azerbaijan, as reported by local broadcaster LCI.
Following the news of Durov’s arrest, Elon Musk took to social media to express his support, posting the hashtag #FreePavel. Musk’s tweet quickly gained traction, with thousands of users joining the movement, calling for the release of the Russian-born entrepreneur.
