The story ofand Julia Vavilovathe young woman romantically linked to Pavel Durovcaught the media’s attention after being spotted at Le Bourget airport in Paris, coinciding with Telegram founder arrested. His identity was discovered through a user investigation on X (formerly known as Twitter), using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques to connect the dots between information available online.
Julia Vavilova was initially mistaken for a personal assistant, but later turned out to be Durov’s partner and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world. According to speculation, his expertise in this field may have played a role in managing international sanctions imposed on Russia, although there is no official confirmation on this.
Conspiracy theories
Vavilova’s sudden fame has sparked a series of conspiracy theories, with some users speculating about her possible involvement with secret services such as the Mossad. These speculations claim that her presence next to Durov was not coincidental and that she may have been instrumental in his arrest. However, these theories are not supported by concrete evidence and have been denied by authoritative sources such as Corriere della Sera.
Furthermore, Pavel Durov’s arrest has sparked political backlash, with the Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin suggesting Washington’s involvement in the incident, with the aim of putting pressure on Telegram ahead of the US presidential election. This statement adds another layer of complexity and tension to the story.