TOKYO, Nov 27 (Information On Japan) –
The Japan Truthful Commerce Fee (JFTC) has launched an on-site investigation into Amazon Japan, alleging that the corporate compelled sellers to decrease costs. The investigation may also study potential involvement by Amazon’s U.S. headquarters.
The probe targets the Japanese subsidiary of the U.S. e-commerce large Amazon, underneath suspicion of violating antitrust legal guidelines.
Amazon operates a “market” platform the place third-party sellers checklist their merchandise. In accordance with sources, Amazon is suspected of pressuring sellers to set costs decrease than these on competing platforms as a situation for distinguished show on its web site.
Moreover, the corporate is alleged to have compelled sellers to make use of its success companies.
The JFTC suspects that Amazon abused its dominant market place and intends to additional examine the small print, together with whether or not the U.S. headquarters performed a task within the practices.
Supply: TBS
