Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, recently arrested in France, defended his encrypted messaging app, denying it is an "anarchic paradise" despite its misuse for illegal activities like child abuse and drug trafficking. Durov criticized the French authorities' approach, suggesting they could have contacted Telegram's EU representative instead. He acknowledged Telegram's imperfections and the need for better communication channels for authorities. Durov emphasized the platform's commitment to privacy and security, while also highlighting the challenges of balancing these with preventing criminal misuse. He noted that Telegram's rapid user growth to 950 million has led to increased abuse, but assured ongoing improvements. Durov argued that holding tech CEOs personally responsible for platform misuse is misguided and could stifle innovation.