Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France on August 24, 2024. Four days later on August 28, 2024, Telegram’s public policy for sharing data with authorities was changed to permit more sharing of user data with law enforcement.

Below is an image of the updated Telegram FAQ which no longer features language stating that Telegram chats and groups are private amongst their participants.

Another image of the official Durov telegram channel announcing this particular change.