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Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, has publicly responded to charges associated with criminal activity on his platform. The charges stem from investigations into child sexual abuse images, drug trafficking, and fraudulent transactions. Pavel Durov denies that Telegram is an uncontrolled platform for cybercrime and acknowledges that the platform has struggled with the growth in its user base. Pavel Durov is committed to improving moderation policies to counter these threats. He has already started taking steps to address some of these issues including disabling some features on Telegram. This event highlights the challenges faced by online platforms in balancing user privacy and security with the responsibility to prevent criminal activity on their platforms. It also highlights the need for increased awareness of cybersecurity threats and for better online safety practices for Telegram users.