For the first time, Japan's authorities are gearing up to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google, alleging the American tech giant has breached antitrust laws.

According to a government source, the Japanese Fair Trade Commission is preparing to take this unprecedented action against Google, accusing the company of imposing 'restrictive terms' on smartphone manufacturers.

This move signals a significant step in Japan's regulatory efforts to keep large multinational corporations in check, highlighting ongoing global scrutiny on tech giants concerning competitive practices.