19.06.2025 18:30
The Competition Authority imposed a fine of 21 million lira on Vatan Computer for sharing information with its competitors. The company chose to pursue a settlement, resulting in a 25% reduction in the fine.
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The Competition Authority decided to impose a fine of 21 million lira on Vatan Computer as a result of a settlement.
PENALTY FOR VATAN COMPUTER FROM THE COMPETITION BOARD
According to the announcement on the Competition Authority's website, the Authority made its decision regarding Vatan Computer within the scope of the investigation it initiated on the allegation of indirect information sharing in violation of competition between Vatan Computer, Teknosa, and MediaMarkt through Fakir Electric Home Appliances.
As a result of the examination, it was determined that the company was part of a "collective distribution cartel" by acting with its competitors and thus violated the Law on the Protection of Competition. Vatan Computer, like other parties in the investigation process, chose the path of settlement.
21 MILLION LIRA FINE
In this context, the Board applied a 25% discount on the administrative monetary fine imposed and fined the company approximately 21 million lira, thus concluding the investigation regarding Vatan Computer.
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