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Telegram founder Pavel Durov under formal investigation with bail set at $5.56 million, prosecutor says

Telegram founder Pavel Durov was released from police custody in France on Wednesday, August 28 and transferred to court for questioning ahead of a possible indictment, French prosecutors have revealed, days after the Russian-born billionaire was arrested at a Paris airport. Durov left the anti-fraud office outside Paris in what appeared to be a…

U.S. sanctions former Haitian president Martelly for role in drug trade

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on Tuesday, August 20, against former Haitian President Michel Martelly for his involvement in drug trafficking, including cocaine, destined for the United States. Martelly, who served as president of Haiti from 2011 to 2016 and was previously a popular musician, has been accused of abusing his political influence…

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