(Reuters) – The competition watchdog of the Japan must consider the Google guilty of violating the antitrust law of the country, reported the website Nikkei Asia this Sunday, citing sources.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) will soon issue a cease-and-desist order asking Google to stop its monopolistic practices, the report said.
Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while JFTC could not be reached for comment.
The Japanese antitrust body began investigating Google for possible violation of antitrust laws in web search services last October, following similar steps taken by authorities in Europe and other major economies.
Chrome is the most used web browser in the world and is a cornerstone of Google’s business, providing user insights that help the company target ads more effectively and profitably.
Last month, the US Department of Justice argued before a judge that Google, owned by Alphabet, should not be allowed to re-enter the browser market for five years, in an effort to end Google’s search monopoly. Google.
