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February 15, 2025

Berkeley Twp Man Used Kik Messaging App To Send, Receive Child Porn: Prosecutor

Mario Calabrese, a resident of Berkeley Township, is under investigation for the distribution and possession of child pornography. He was reportedly sending and receiving illicit images through a KiK Messenger account. A court-authorized search warrant was executed at his residence on February 13, where forensic experts confirmed the presence of the Kik Messenger app on his devices. Calabrese was arrested without incident and faces charges of possession and two counts of distribution of child pornography. He is currently held at the Ocean County Jail awaiting a detention hearing.

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November 15, 2024

Court records: Kanawha Co. man charged after sharing explicit videos of children on app

Dale Adam Barbour Jr., a 23-year-old resident of South Charleston, has been charged with the distribution of child pornography after an investigation revealed he shared explicit videos of minors on the Kik Messenger app. Authorities, acting on a tip, obtained a search warrant for the Kik application, which led to the discovery of ten videos depicting children in sexual acts. Barbour faces one count of felony distribution and exhibiting material that portrays minors in explicit conduct.

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August 29, 2024

Telegram CEO allowed ‘child pornography’, drug trafficking on app: French court | Today News

On August 29, France charged Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, with serious violations including facilitating the distribution of child pornography, enabling drug trafficking, and engaging in fraudulent activities. Durov was arrested on August 24 at Le Bourget airport and released after four days under the condition that he remain in France and report to police bi-weekly. He faces allegations of complicity in managing an online platform for illicit transactions by an organized group. Telegram has stated that the claims are "absurd" and that Durov has "nothing to hide." Additionally, Durov is under investigation for alleged serious acts of violence towards one of his children during a visit to Paris.

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August 29, 2024

Telegram CEO Durov charged with several crimes related to messaging app in France

Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram, faced serious charges in a French court on August 28, including complicity in the distribution of sexual images of children and drug trafficking. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccou announced sufficient grounds for a formal investigation into twelve charges against Durov, which include managing an online platform for illegal transactions, child pornography, drug trafficking, fraud, failure to provide information to authorities, money laundering, and providing cryptographic services to criminals. Durov was arrested at Le Bourget airport on August 24 and granted bail under conditions including a €5 million payment and bi-weekly police reporting. He acquired French citizenship in 2021 and reportedly resides in Dubai. France had issued arrest warrants for Durov and his brother Nikolai in March, and the investigation into Telegram began several months before the public charges. Durov has a net worth estimated at .5 billion and left Russia in 2014 after resisting government demands. Despite claiming exile, he has returned to Russia over sixty times since then. Telegram is widely used in Ukraine, with 44% of Ukrainians utilizing it for news and information according to a September 2023 poll.

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August 27, 2024

What is Telegram and how does it work? The controversial messaging app founded by Pavel Durov

Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, was arrested in France related to an investigation into crimes involving child pornography, drug trafficking, and fraudulent transactions. Telegram, launched in 2013, has over 950 million monthly active users and offers free messaging, voice, and video calls. It features group chats and channels that can have large memberships, with group chats accommodating up to 200,000 members and channels having unlimited subscribers. While Telegram uses encryption for chats and calls, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is only available for one-on-one Secret Chats, not for group chats or channels. Telegram has faced bans in several countries, including Russia, Iran, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, and Spain, often due to political or security issues.

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August 26, 2024

France’s Macron says arrest of the head of the Telegram messaging app wasn’t political

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the arrest of Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was not politically motivated. Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport as part of a judicial investigation into 12 criminal violations, including child pornography, drug trafficking, fraud, and failing to comply with legal requests from investigators. His detention has been extended until Monday night, with a possible prolongation until Wednesday. Durov holds citizenship in Russia, France, the United Arab Emirates, and St. Kitts and Nevis. The Russian officials have reacted with outrage, suggesting the arrest is politically motivated. Telegram, founded by Durov, has nearly a billion users and claims compliance with EU laws. Durov's detention is subject to French law, allowing for up to four days of holding before charges or release. The Russian Embassy in Paris has reported denied access to Durov. Elon Musk showed support for Durov with a "#freePavel" post. Telegram has previously faced scrutiny and fines from various governments for its content moderation practices.

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August 22, 2024

IMPD officer accused of using Kik messaging app for child porn

Javed Richards, a twelve-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metro Police Department, has been accused of uploading over forty files containing child pornography using the messaging app Kik. He allegedly used a secured email domain to conceal his activities. Kik reported his suspicious behavior to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in July. Richards has been arrested and charged with twelve counts of child exploitation, and the police chief has recommended his termination. He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

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July 24, 2024

Ocala man accused of using Kik messaging app to view toddler porn

A 33-year-old man from Ocala was arrested for accessing videos and images of children being sexually abused through the Kik messaging app. He admitted to using the app for this purpose and faces three counts of possession of child pornography.

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June 21, 2024

Wheeling business owner charged after allegedly uploading child pornography with Kik messenger app

A business owner in Wheeling, West Virginia, named Matthew Robert Miller, has been charged with distributing child pornography using the Kik messenger app. The charges were filed following a cyber tip received by Sr. Trooper C.E. Smith from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.