On January 21, 2025, Indonesia's antitrust agency ordered Alphabet's Google to pay fines up to 202 billion rupiah, equivalent to approximately $12.37 million. The penalty was for unfair business practices related to its payment system services for the Google Play Store.
This regulatory action highlights ongoing antitrust scrutiny and compliance challenges for Google in the Indonesian market, a key region for mobile app distribution. The fine specifically targets Google's control over payment systems within its software platform.
The financial penalty underscores the increasing global pressure on large technology companies to adhere to competition laws. It signals potential adjustments required for Google's Play Store operations in Indonesia and similar markets.
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