The founder and CEO of the messaging app has cited a surge in Telegram-related ‘media mistakes’ that spread rapidly despite swift denials Telegram has been subjected to a coordinated smear campaign, CEO Pavel Durov has suggested, citing the rapid spread of bogus reports about the company’s plans and policies. The claims follow the appearance of a story online about Telegram’s exit from Russia that was initially published as a joke by local satirical website Panorama. “We’re probably not dealing