Telegram Case: Pavel Durov Authorized to Leave France!

A shocking news just dropped, and it is sure to make waves in the crypto community. Since the arrest of Pavel Durov in August 2024, many saw him as a symbol of resistance against overzealous regulators. Except that… the founder of Telegram has just obtained permission to leave France for Dubai. A simple trip or the beginning of a new strategy to evade justice?

Pavel Durov leaves France: organized flight or a simple judicial respite?

Pavel Durov, under the threat of an indictment in France and supported by crypto leaders, has finally obtained the authorities’ approval to leave the territory. Destination Dubai, a choice that is not insignificant. With its attractive tax environment and the absence of extradition agreements with many countries, the city is becoming a sanctuary for controversial figures in the crypto world.

Some key facts:

• 5 million euros: the bail imposed on Durov for his release.
• August 2024: his arrest at Bourget Airport.
• March 2025: permission to leave France for “several weeks”.

Mario Nawfal commented on the case on X:

The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, leaves France for Dubai with the court’s approval. A page turns.

It remains to be seen whether this decision ends the proceedings, or if Durov will face further legal complications.

The crypto community in turmoil after Durov’s departure

The announcement of Pavel Durov’s departure had an immediate effect on the crypto market. His flagship project, Toncoin (TON), experienced an explosive rise, whereas this crypto lost 20% following his arrest last year. A testament to investors’ trust in the future of the Telegram ecosystem.

The numbers speak for themselves:

• +17% in 24 hours for the price of Toncoin.
• +11% in one week according to CoinGecko data.
• Surge in trading volumes on TON after the announcement of his departure (304 million $ in 24 hours, or 85%).

Speculators see this rebound as a strong signal. As highlighted by Gem Investor:

Pavel Durov is free and goes to Dubai. Maybe it’s time to buy $NOT.

But can this surge of optimism last if the charges against him become clearer?

If Pavel Durov was able to leave France, the case is far from over. Some observers speculated on a sentence of up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Will his temporary exile in Dubai be enough to keep him permanently safe? The judicial saga is just beginning.