Dear investors, while The Open Network (TON) ecosystem and Telegram strive to grow through technical partnerships, a global ethical and legal crisis is escalating in the background. Today, Telegram has become a hub where hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are victimized by crypto scams, fake token distributions, and organized fraud networks.
The most painful part is that despite the official complaints and cries of hundreds of thousands of victims, the platform hides behind arguments of "freedom of expression and privacy," essentially mounting a "FreeCriminals" defense. Here is the behind-the-scenes look at both these global grievances and the historic legal pressures coming from both the West and the East:
🇫🇷 French Court: The 12-Count Heavy Indictment
In the crisis that began in Paris in August 2024, although Pavel Durov's travel ban was lifted in November 2025, the criminal case continues in full force. The Paris Prosecutor's Office Cybercrime Unit (JUNALCO) has brought exactly 12 different official charges against Telegram's stance that shields fraudsters:
Complicity in Illegal Transactions: Allowing the platform to become a "safe haven" for mass fraud, drug trafficking, and organized crime, and failing to moderate despite numerous complaints.
Refusal to Cooperate with Authorities: Failing to hand over the identities, wallet addresses, and data logs of the networks that defrauded hundreds of thousands of people to judicial authorities.
Money Laundering: Facilitating illicit fund movements carried out by criminal organizations through the ecosystem (and unmonitored transfer schemes).
Unlicensed Use of Cryptology (Encryption): Integrating hidden encryption tools that states cannot monitor into the platform without making the mandatory declarations required by French law.
Investor Note: Instead of backing down in the face of these heavy charges, Durov maintained his strict stance on not sharing user data (the very defense that leaves victims helpless), stating in April 2026 that "if necessary, they are ready to completely withdraw from the French market."
🇷🇺 The Russian Front: Terrorism and Blockade Crisis
Telegram's unregulated structure is shaking not only with fraud cases in the West but also with security crises in the East:
FSB's Terrorism Allegation (February 2026): The Russian Federal Security Service opened a new criminal case against Durov for "aiding and abetting terrorist activities," claiming that certain large-scale illegal actions were coordinated via Telegram.
Roskomnadzor Blockades (April 2026): The Russian digital oversight agency launched a massive wave of restrictions against Telegram's infrastructure and VPN networks to block uncontrolled traffic.
🚨 OFFICIAL PROOF: Telegram Apps Center Serves as a Showcase for Scammers!
Telegram's "FreeCriminals" policy, operated under the guise of "freedom," is definitively proven by the shared screenshot. Despite official complaints from hundreds of victims, the platform continues to provide a playground for criminals.
The Official Approval Trap: On the main storefront of the verified, blue-check Telegram Apps Center, the Acidlabs (Boinkers) project is displayed as if it were a legitimate application.
The Massive Heist: Utilizing this mask of corporate trust, these scammers have victimized hundreds of people, including myself. I lost $25,000 to this scheme!
The Masterminds Behind the Setup: At the center of this organized ring that plunders investors' savings is the structure of Acidlabs (Boinkers) Roberto.
This visual once again proves exactly how justified the French (JUNALCO) and Russian authorities are in launching cases against Pavel Durov for "complicity in illegal transactions." Never trust projects inside Telegram just because they look "approved"—protect your assets!
💡 Realistic Takeaway for Investor
As a crypto community, we advocate for decentralization and privacy; however, the right to privacy should not be an armor used by those who defraud hundreds of thousands of investors.
Reputation and FUD Risk: As Telegram’s indifferent "FreeCriminals" image grows in the face of organized crime and token scams, institutional capital inflows into the TON ecosystem could hit a standstill.Harsh Regulatory Wave: As states lose their patience, we could see much more aggressive sanctions and delisting pressures on TON and its associated tokens (NOT, DOGS, HMSTR).
While chasing opportunities in the market, do not forget to factor these massive moral and legal risks carried by the platform into your portfolio management. Safe trading!