Who is Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram who was arrested in France?

In 2006, Durov co-founded Vkontakte (VK), a social networking site that quickly gained popularity in Russia and other post-Soviet states. Designed to connect users and foster online communities, VK became a rival to Facebook, offering a familiar experience tailored to Russian users. Under Durov’s leadership, VK grew into one of Russia's most visited websites.