They are very likely involved. It's shocking how many people use it as Signal alternative. Telegram did the marketing well. I have suspicion authorities around the world like it too because Telegram most likely gives police no fuss access.

What are the chances that Signal is an op ran by the NSA?

Or Whatsapp is an op run by Mossad: https://www.business-humanrights.org/de/neuste-meldungen/opt...