📝 Telegram downloads rise after founder's arrest

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The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France on charges of failing to curb illegal activities on the platform, including drug trafficking and distribution of child sexual abuse material, has paradoxically boosted the app’s visibility. Despite the controversy, Telegram climbed to the No. 2 spot on the U.S. App Store’s Social Networking charts and saw a 4% increase in global iOS downloads. The surge in downloads, likely driven by curiosity and support for Durov’s stance on "free speech," underscores the complex interplay between negative press and app popularity. However, the app’s ranking momentum may be short-lived as the legal proceedings continue.

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