Justin Sun Offers $1 Million to Support Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has publicly offered $1 million to support Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, who was recently arrested in France. Sun proposed the creation of a decentralized fund named "FreePavel DAO," with his contribution contingent on community approval. He has also called on other prominent figures, including Elon Musk and Mario Nawfal, to join the initiative.

Background on Durov's Arrest

Pavel Durov was detained at a Paris-area airport on August 24th, reportedly over content moderation issues related to Telegram. Following the arrest, Telegram issued an official statement defending Durov and the platform's compliance with European laws, denying any wrongdoing.

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Community Response

The hashtag #FreePavel has been trending online, with strong support from both the crypto and Telegram communities. Many have criticized the French government's actions, although French authorities have yet to issue an official statement on Durov's legal status.