Israeli Competition Authority Considers 17 Million Shekel Fine Against Samsung Importer Sunny
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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israel's Competition Authority is considering a 17 million shekel fine against Sunny Communications for allegedly violating competition laws by attempting to block parallel imports of Samsung phones from Palestinian territories. Sunny complained to Samsung about the parallel imports, which were offered with official warranties, and sought to stop sales to the Palestinian Authority. The authority warned Sunny of the potential fine but allowed it to respond before a final ruling.
- 01Israeli Competition Authority may fine Sunny Communications over 17 million shekels for harming parallel imports.
- 02Sunny, Samsung's official Israeli importer, complained about parallel imports from Palestinian Authority territories.
- 03Parallel importer offered official warranty and service, misleading consumers as an authorized importer.
- 04Sunny demanded Samsung stop sales to Palestinian Authority and regulate territorial distribution.
- 05Competition law amendments in 2023 prohibit importers from actions harming parallel imports.
- 06Sunny can present its defense before the authority makes a final decision.
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