Google Hit with $12.3 Million Fine in Indonesia Over Payment System Abuse


Google has been slapped with a $12.3 million fine by Indonesia's anti-trust body for violating competition laws related to its payment system on the Google Play Store. The penalty, announced on January 21, 2025, follows an investigation that started in 2022. Authorities found that Google required app developers to use its own payment system, Google Pay Billing, which charges up to a 30% fee—much higher than other payment methods. Developers who refused to comply faced removal from the Play Store, damaging their earnings and user base.

Indonesia’s digital economy is growing rapidly, with Google holding a 93% market share in the country. The court ruled that Google’s actions reduced competition and harmed local developers. Google has announced plans to appeal the decision, claiming it has always promoted a healthy, competitive app ecosystem in Indonesia.

This isn't the first time Google has faced legal challenges over anti-competitive practices. The company has already been fined over $8 billion by the European Union for similar issues in the past decade.

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