The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition carried out an unannounced local inspection last week at a competitor suspected of engaging in anti-competitive practices. The investigation is focused on the potential involvement of the company in a prohibited agreement related to the supply and services of information technology.

During local inspections, the authority verifies initial suspicions of possible violations of competition law, specifically the potential commission of a prohibited agreement or abuse of dominant position, and collects evidence that supports such conduct.

It is important to note that the execution of a local inspection does not imply that illegal conduct has actually occurred, nor does it guarantee that administrative proceedings will be initiated or sanctions imposed in this matter.