Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service Questions Apple Regarding User Payment Restrictions

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 08:00

The Russian antitrust agency has written to Apple, inquiring about the restricted banking and payment services for Apple users in the country. Apple is facing scrutiny for allegedly limiting functionalities to Russian users. The Federal Antimonopoly Service previously fined Apple for abusing its dominant position in the mobile apps market and in-app payments.
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Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service Questions Apple Regarding User Payment Restrictions

Russian Antitrust Agency's Action

Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has communicated with Apple regarding the limited access to payment services for Russian users of Apple devices.

Apple's Lack of Response

Apple has not yet responded to the inquiry from FAS, leading to increased scrutiny on the tech giant's practices within the country.

Fines on Apple

The FAS has imposed fines totaling approximately $26 million on Apple over the past two years due to allegations of abusing its dominant market position in the mobile apps sector and in-app transactions.


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