Telegram Co-Founder Pavel Durov to Leave $17 Billion Fortune to His 106 Children, With 30-Year Access Delay

In a startling announcement, Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram, revealed plans to leave his estimated $17 billion fortune equally to his 106 children. What makes this inheritance plan unique is that none of the children will have access to the funds for the next 30 years.

Durov, 40, has six biological children with three different women and is the biological father of approximately 100 more children conceived through anonymous sperm donations across 12 countries. He insists on treating all his children equally, regardless of how they were conceived.

The inheritance will be divided equally among all 106 children, but access to the funds will be blocked until June 19, 2055. Durov explained that this delay is intended to encourage his children to develop independence and self-reliance rather than becoming dependent on inherited wealth. He hopes this approach will also prevent familial conflicts over the fortune.

This announcement comes amid serious criminal charges against Durov in France, including allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering, which he denies as a setup.

If his fortune remains stable, each child could receive approximately $131 million when the funds become accessible. Durov’s unconventional approach to wealth and family legacy has sparked widespread discussion about inheritance, responsibility, and the future of family dynamics.

This unprecedented plan highlights Durov’s commitment to fostering independence among his heirs while redefining traditional notions of family and inheritance in the digital age.