According to data from American Forbes, the founder of Telegram currently has a net worth of $6.6 billion, which is significantly lower than last year's $17.1 billion. The publication cites the deterioration of the market situation as the main reason for this decline.
Durov has been featured in the Forbes ranking since 2016, and he became a billionaire in 2018. In 2021, his wealth reached a record high of $17.2 billion.
It is worth noting that Pavel Durov has found himself at the center of a criminal case in Russia related to accusations of aiding terrorist activities. The indictment claims that Telegram could be used to commit crimes, including the terrorist attack at "Crocus City Hall" and the murders of Darya Dugina and General Igor Kirillov.
