Fair trade commission raids Amazon Japan www3.nhk.or.jp
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has investigated the local unit of American e-commerce firm Amazon.com on suspicion of unfair trading practices.
Amazon Japan is suspected of having pressured retailers to offer products at the same or lower prices than they offer on rival sites.
The company allegedly presented retailers with these conditions before they concluded a deal.
Amazon Japan officials have declined to comment on the case.
Amazon's business practices have also come under scrutiny in Europe.
European Union anti-trust authorities are investigating the firm's e-book business.
Published Date:2016-08-09