An investigation by the Competition Board to Google

The Competition Board reported that it opened an investigation against Google on the grounds that it violated competition law by favoring itself in advertising services.

The Competition Authority stated in its statement that Google violated article 6 of the competition law with its self-help behaviors:

Alphabet Inc., Google LLC, Google International LLC, Google Ireland Limited and Google Advertising and Marketing Ltd. Ltd. Şti. has been concluded by the Competition Board on the allegation that economic integrity violated article 6 of Law No. 4054, with respect to online display advertising activities and advertising technology services.

When discussing the information, documents and findings obtained in the preliminary investigation at its meeting dated 05.18.2023, the Competition Board considered that the findings are serious and sufficient; To determine if article 6 of Law No. 4054 is violated; Alphabet Inc., Google LLC, Google International LLC, Google Ireland Limited and Google Advertising and Marketing Ltd. Şti., under number 23-23/432-M, to open an investigation into financial integrity.