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Swedish Court Hits Google With $1.46 Billion Fine For Rigging Its Own Shopping Results
mint - companies·Thursday, 2 July 2026
A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay 14.3 billion kronor — about $1.46 billion — to price comparison site Pricerunner, ruling that Google unfairly promoted its own shopping service over rivals. The ruling is one of the largest penalties a court has imposed on Google for anti-competitive behaviour.
Why It Matters
This case is a reminder that tech giants can face massive financial penalties when courts find they tilt their own platforms to squeeze out competitors — a debate that's live in many countries, including India.
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