‘I don’t keep track of…’:Emmanuel Macron says he was unaware of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrival in France

President Emmanuel Macron disclosed he was unaware of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrival in France on August 24. Arrested for multiple charges, Durov is being investigated for facilitating criminal activities on his platform. Macron also defended France’s decision to grant Durov French citizenship in 2021 under a special procedure for notable individuals. He had earlier clarified that Durov’s arrest was part of a judicial investigation and not politically driven.