Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has announced that he intends to leave his substantial fortune, estimated at $13.9 billion, to over 100 children he has fathered, aiming to prevent potential rivalry among them after his passing. In an interview with the French magazine Le Point, he shared details about his unique family situation, admitting to officially having six children with three partners while also contributing sperm to a fertility clinic resulting in many more offspring.
Durov stated he seeks to ensure all his children share equal rights to his wealth, saying, "They are all my children and will all have the same rights! I don't want them to tear each other apart after my death." The wealthy tech entrepreneur, who at 40 has made his fortune in the tech industry, emphasized that his children won't inherit until they turn 30, as he wants them to navigate life independently. "I want them to live like normal people, to build themselves up alone...to be able to create, not to be dependent on a bank account," he expressed.
Despite his personal life adjustments, Durov also addressed the serious legal issues he faces in France, where he contends with allegations related to content moderation failures on Telegram, specifically concerning illicit activities. He has called these accusations "totally absurd" and stresses that the platform's use by criminals does not make him or his company complicit in their actions. As Telegram continues to grow, with over a billion active users, Durov's focus on privacy and security remains at the forefront, amidst ongoing scrutiny from law enforcement agencies.
Durov stated he seeks to ensure all his children share equal rights to his wealth, saying, "They are all my children and will all have the same rights! I don't want them to tear each other apart after my death." The wealthy tech entrepreneur, who at 40 has made his fortune in the tech industry, emphasized that his children won't inherit until they turn 30, as he wants them to navigate life independently. "I want them to live like normal people, to build themselves up alone...to be able to create, not to be dependent on a bank account," he expressed.
Despite his personal life adjustments, Durov also addressed the serious legal issues he faces in France, where he contends with allegations related to content moderation failures on Telegram, specifically concerning illicit activities. He has called these accusations "totally absurd" and stresses that the platform's use by criminals does not make him or his company complicit in their actions. As Telegram continues to grow, with over a billion active users, Durov's focus on privacy and security remains at the forefront, amidst ongoing scrutiny from law enforcement agencies.
