Durov 14 hours testified in U.S. court on Telegram

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the Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov gave evidence in the trial court proceedings in the case of Telegram Group Inc.

As follows from the annexes to the request of the Commission on securities and stock exchanges of the US, the actor testified in remote mode 7 and 8 January. He was in Dubai and answered questions for at least 14 hours.

the conversation was also attended by the lawyer Durov. It is noted that the Russians had provided details about the company’s operations, and the sale of digital tokens Gram, reports News.ru.

In particular, Durov explained a number of issues concerning the structure and operation Telegram. He pointed out that Telegram about 300 million monthly active users.

Durov stated that for downloading Telegram never have been charged. The entrepreneur explained that financed operations relating to the messenger, “from personal funds”.