"Each of the anti-competitive practices alleged ... were investigated and found to be true," Reuters reported, citing the confidential reports. "Ordinary sellers remained as mere database entries."
The inquiry, initiated by a consortium of physical store owners, revealed that favored sellers benefited from preferential listing placement and received services at nominal fees, the report said. Investigators noted that these practices, particularly in the mobile phone sector, including preferential listings and significant price reductions, had a "catastrophic impact" on fair market competition.
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