Telegram founder Pavel Durov has reacted with irony to the scandal surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has come under scrutiny following reports of marital infidelity. The billionaire joked that intelligence agencies seem to be overlooking him, as no alleged female spy has ever tried to strike up an acquaintance with him.
The 42-year-old Durov posted a provocative message on his Telegram channel, poking fun at the controversy surrounding Huang, whose alleged mistress, Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, has reportedly attracted suspicion of spying for Beijing.
“It’s unfair that CEOs who aren’t interested in Asian girls are offered fewer dating options by intelligence agencies. Where are the French, Russian or Iranian ‘moles’? Not a single female spy has reached out to me. Are they even trying?” the entrepreneur wrote.
Durov also took a swipe at French President Emmanuel Macron. Relations between the businessman and French authorities deteriorated significantly after Telegram’s founder was detained in Paris in 2024. This time, Durov delivered another jab at the French leader, suggesting that France could be forgiven for the lack of interest in him from female spies because its leaders “aren’t interested in women themselves.” The remark played on widespread speculation about Macron’s private life and sexual orientation.
“To everyone else: try harder!” the Telegram founder concluded.
Meanwhile, the scandal surrounding Jensen Huang continues to escalate. The 63-year-old head of Nvidia, who has been married to Lori Huang for nearly 40 years, has publicly admitted to infidelity and apologized to his family and colleagues. The controversy was fueled by reports of his alleged affair with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whom U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly suspect of having ties to Beijing.
The story has already triggered serious reputational and financial concerns for the billionaire. Reports have surfaced of potential multibillion-dollar losses, possible conflicts of interest and nepotism within Nvidia. Some publications have also described a potential divorce from his wife as one of the most expensive in history.
Durov himself has frequently made headlines over his private life. Recently, rumors emerged that he had split from 26-year-old streamer and crypto coach Yulia Vavilova. She appeared to hint that their relationship might have ended, while the entrepreneur sparked fresh speculation about a possible new romance. Durov, however, denied the rumors about a new partner.
The entrepreneur has also revealed that he has fathered more than 100 biological children through sperm donation.
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