Amazon India Allegedly Rigged Search Results to Promote Own Products

December 31, 2016

Amazon India is under investigation for allegedly manipulating its search algorithm, copying products and boosting own brands in search rankings. This practice, if proven, could constitute a violation of antitrust laws.

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Alleged deployer: amazon-india
Alleged developer: amazon-india
Alleged harmed parties: small-businesses-in-india, amazon-customers-in-india

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