Messaging app Telegram will provide users’ IP addresses and phone numbers to relevant authorities in response to valid legal requests, according to Chief Executive Officer Pavel Durov.

Embattled Telegram CEO Pavel Durov reportedly agreed to hand over IP addresses and phone numbers of those who use his encrypted messaging app to government authorities that make valid legal requests.

The Russian messaging app Telegram will provide the IP addresses and phone numbers of those involved in illegal activities to the relevant authorities. Source: Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov Details: Pavel Durov says Telegram's search function is being abused by people selling illegal goods and violating the platform's terms and conditions.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, in his first public comments since being arrested by French authorities, said that Telegram is not an "anarchic paradise" but promised that the platform will enhance its moderation of harmful content.