Spain's $209 million fines against Apple, Amazon suspended on appeal

MADRID, Spain: An Amazon spokesperson said on February 8 that Spain's high court suspended fines totaling Euro194 million ($209 million) imposed against Amazon and Apple by the local antitrust watchdog, the CNMC, in July, pending an appeal.

Apple was fined Euro143.6 million and Amazon Euro50.5 million for colluding to prevent dealers other than Amazon from selling Apple wares on Amazon's websites in Spain.