Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced that French police are currently conducting a raid on X’s office in Paris. Durov shared the information via his social media channels, expressing concern over the law enforcement action.
He criticized the French authorities, alleging that France is uniquely rigorous in prosecuting social media platforms. Durov claimed that France is the only country in the world that criminally prosecutes all social networks that provide users with a certain degree of free expression, though he did not specify which laws or cases are involved.
The raid on X’s Paris office marks a significant development amid ongoing debates over internet regulation and free speech in France. Authorities have not yet issued detailed statements regarding the nature of the investigation or the reasons for the raid. The incident raises questions about the regulatory environment for social media companies operating in France and across Europe.