Pavel Durov left France and moved to Dubai: Toncoin grew by 20%

On March 13, 2025, Durov received court approval to leave France, after which Pavel left France and went to Dubai. The terms of the court’s decision remain unknown.

It all started on August 24, 2024, when Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport in Paris. French prosecutors accuse him of running the Telegram platform, which allegedly facilitates illegal transactions, including drug trafficking and the distribution of prohibited content. On August 28, preliminary charges were brought forward, threatening Durov with up to 10 years in prison and a fine of 500,000 euros. After posting bail of $6 million, he was released, but was required to remain in France until the investigation was completed.

Toncoin (TON) reaction

The news of Durov’s move caused a positive reaction in the crypto community. Toncoin (TON), the native token of Telegram-linked The Open Network, rose 20% to $3.60, according to TradingView data. I believe this jump reflects investor confidence that Durov’s legal problems will no longer weigh on the TON ecosystem.

The importance of moving to Dubai

The move to Dubai could give Durov more freedom to develop Telegram and related projects such as TON, away from European regulation. In my opinion, this also underscores the UAE’s attractiveness as a haven for entrepreneurs amid global legal disputes.

News highlights:

• Pavel Durov left France and moved to Dubai on March 13, 2025 with the permission of the court.
• He was accused of facilitating illegal activities through Telegram since August 2024.
• Toncoin rose 20% after news of the move.
• Durov was released on bail of $6 million, but is now free to leave France.

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