# Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple - Engadget

> Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple Pavel Durov claims there's “a potential systemic risk” for platforms with user-generated content.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2230482/telegram-ceo-says-takedown-extortionist-was-responsible-for-the-app-being-briefly-delisted-by-apple/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7282437541bb8b54258f53)
- **Published:** 2026-08-05
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #apple #ai
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