Following his late-night arrest at Le Bourget airport, the courts placed Durov under strict judicial supervision, preventing him from leaving French territory. This was subsequently relaxed on several occasions before being lifted completely in November.
Durov has been questioned three times during the investigation, most recently at the end of July. His lawyers stated that they “strongly contest the legality of the investigation into our client and the numerous investigative actions carried out in violation of domestic and European law.”
Using social media, Durov has stepped up attacks on the French political and judicial system since his arrest.
Contacted by POLITICO, the Paris public prosecutor’s office did not respond to requests for comment, nor did Durov’s lawyers, Christophe Ingrain, Guillaume Martine, Robin Binsard and David-Olivier Kaminski.