Telegram CEO earns annual salary of only USD0.27
Date
9/29/2024 3:22:34 AM
(MENAFN) Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, tells French investigators that he earns only one Emirati dirham, or USD0.27, per year, according to Le Monde. This revelation has reportedly puzzled the interrogators.
While Durov claims a minimal salary, Forbes estimates his wealth at USD15.5 billion, ranking him as the 122nd richest person globally. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index places him at 306th, with a personal net worth of USD9.07 billion
Despite his billionaire status, Durov leads a notably ascetic lifestyle, promoting a life devoid of coffee, alcohol, meat, dairy, and medication, while advocating for ice baths and meditation, as reported by Le Monde.
Durov made this salary disclosure while in police custody in Paris at the end of last month, responding to a question about his income. In 2017, he moved Telegram’s headquarters to Dubai, citing tax exemptions as a key reason for relocating to the Middle East.
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, tells French investigators that he earns only one Emirati dirham, or USD0.27, per year, according to Le Monde. This revelation has reportedly puzzled the interrogators.
While Durov claims a minimal salary, Forbes estimates his wealth at USD15.5 billion, ranking him as the 122nd richest person globally. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index places him at 306th, with a personal net worth of USD9.07 billion.
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