TOKYO, Nov 27 (News On Japan) –
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has launched an on-site investigation into Amazon Japan, alleging that the corporate pressured 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 “marketplace” platform the place third-party sellers listing their merchandise. According to sources, Amazon is suspected of pressuring sellers to set costs decrease than these on competing platforms as a situation for outstanding show on its web site.
Additionally, 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 main points, together with whether or not the U.S. headquarters performed a task within the practices.
Source: TBS