This was reported by Bloomberg, according to a report from Ukrinform.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission has opened an investigation into allegations of potential antitrust violations, a representative of the agency said. He added that the commission plans to receive information and opinions from the public on this issue. The agency will examine whether Google can legally require smartphone manufacturers to prioritize search services on their devices.

According to one of the officials, the investigation may expand and include phone manufacturers on the Android platform, which will be considered involved in antitrust activities.

The scrutiny in Japan follows a US antitrust lawsuit against Google. Federal regulators have banned the largest search engine from Microsoft Corp., a key argument in the biggest tech antitrust case since the 1990s. He accused him of abusing his dominance to block major rivals and initiatives such as.

Google said it is working with governments, including Japan, to support the Android mobile software ecosystem and will continue to do so.

“The openness and flexibility of the system ensures that users can always customize their devices to suit their needs, including the way they browse and search the Internet or download applications,” the company said in a statement released Monday. said.

As Ukrinform reported, on September 12, a trial began with Google in a Washington federal court in the case regarding illegal actions by Google in its aim to become the dominant search engine in the world.