Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was arrested for the proliferation of child exploitation images on his platform, traced by French authorities. A major trial involving trafficking child pornography content is underway in Paris. Channels like “No Limit” led by “Vladimir Putin” sold horrific content. Romain F., the man behind “Vlad,” admitted to profiting from resale of such content. His motives were financial, not sexual. This article offers insights into his reclusive lifestyle and leadership in Telegram’s dark web.