A Fair Share for All: Telegram CEO's Unconventional Inheritance Plan for Over 100 Children
Over a hundred kids set to assume the wealth Valued at Billions belonging to the CEO of Telegram
Going against the grain, Telegram's vivacious founder, Pavel Durov, has laid out a unique inheritance plan to keep his grand offspring from squabbling over his substantial $14 billion fortune. With more than 100 children in tow - both naturally born and from sperm donations - Durov emphasizes equal treatment for all.
While holding citizenship in France and residing primarily in Dubai, the 40-year-old tech tycoon has found himself in the crosshairs of the law last year, related to alleged child pornography on Telegram. Despite these blows, the French authorities have relaxed restrictions on Durov, allowing him to travel abroad while the investigation persists.
In an interview with French magazine, "Le Point," Durov clarified that he holds no favouritism among his children. "I view all of them equally," he declared unequivocally, explaining that those born naturally and those from sperm donations share the same rights in his eyes. He asserts that followers of his fortune should not expect a catastrophic family feud after his passing.
In anticipation of this, Durov's will stipulates that his descendants will only receive their inheritance share after a 30-year wait. His reasoning behind this delay is simple yet profound: he desires his children to live ordinary lives, gain self-trust, and build their own accomplishments without being financially dependent on his wealth. Following his demise, the Telegram platform will continue to thrive under a non-profit foundation's leadership.
The choice of such an unexpectedly protracted inheritance plan draws from Durov's acceptance of the hazards associated with his line of work. He acknowledged that defending freedom can make him many enemies, including powerful nation-states. His mission has long been to present Telegram as a haven for freedom of speech and information, particularly in his home country, Russia. However, the service's democratic nature also provides a relatively unchecked communication platform for criminals.
Refuting the French justice's accusations of Durov's involvement in money laundering and child pornography distribution through Telegram, he flatly deems these claims "absurd."
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- In an unprecedented move, Telegram founder Pavel Durov, worth an estimated $14 billion, has announced an inheritance plan for more than 100 children, ensuring equal rights for all, regardless of whether they were born naturally or from sperm donations, over a period of 15 years.
- Despite the controversy surrounding him due to the alleged child pornography on Telegram, Durov has made it clear in his public statements that he intends to distribute his wealth through a business approach, implementing both community policy and employment policy, while also focusing on wealth-management and personal-finance strategies to equip his children for a successful future.
