Telecommunications giant Carlos Slim's company penalized for unlawful monopolistic behaviors
In a significant turn of events, French prosecutors have charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with multiple criminal offenses related to the platform's alleged role in facilitating illegal activities. The charges accuse Durov of complicity and negligence for managing an encrypted messaging app that allegedly allowed these illicit activities to flourish.
The investigation began due to Telegram's perceived lack of adequate content moderation, the use of disposable phone numbers, and cryptocurrency transactions that made criminal activities harder to detect. Durov has been questioned multiple times by French investigators, formally charged with twelve criminal counts by August 2024, and subjected to judicial supervision including bail and travel restrictions.
Durov denies the allegations, asserting Telegram was never intended for illegal use and highlighting the platform's ongoing efforts to improve cooperation with authorities. The charges could lead to a prison sentence of up to 20 years if he is convicted.
Meanwhile, in Mexico, Carlos Slim's telephone company has faced a fine of 1.783 billion pesos by the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT). The investigation for these practices was initiated in 2021 and the fine was imposed for alleged monopolistic practices, particularly the granting of incentives and benefits to Oxxo and IMMEX. The publication does not provide any new information about the fine imposed on the company.
The article, published by The Mexico City Post, allows readers to share it on various platforms including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Tumblr, Pinterest, Telegram, Pocket, Print, and WhatsApp. This legal action against Durov follows a larger pattern of French authorities scrutinizing major tech platforms for their role in online illegal conduct and data management, as seen in simultaneous probes against other tech figures like Elon Musk.
- The Mexican finance industry has imposed a fine of 1.783 billion pesos on Carlos Slim's telephone company, mirroring the French finance authorities' scrutiny of Telegram's business practices in relation to illegal activities on the platform.
- Despite the penalizing court proceedings against Telecom giant Pavel Durov in France, the finance sector of Mexico has demonstrated the need for global business leaders to adhere to stringent industry standards, as seen in the hefty fine levied on Carlos Slim's telephone company.
