Facebook's Zuckerberg questioned by FTC officials in antitrust probe

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg was questioned by officials from the US Federal Trade Commission over two days this week as part of an antitrust investigation into the social media company, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The FTC’s probe into the company was disclosed last summer. The agency is one of multiple enforcers, including the US Justice Department and states attorneys general, exploring Facebook’s market power and influence.

“We are committed to cooperating with the US Federal Trade Commission’s inquiry and answering the questions the agency may have,” a Facebook spokesman said in a statement. A spokeswoman