Indonesia's antitrust agency has hit Google with a 202 billion rupiah ($12.4 million) fine, accusing the tech giant of unfair business practices in its Google Play Store payment system.

The investigation, launched in 2022, found that Google required Indonesian app developers to use its Google Play Billing system, charging up to 30% in fees, states a recent Reuters report. Developers who didn't comply risked being removed from the platform, reducing their earnings and user base, the agency said during a hearing.

Google, which dominates 93% of Indonesia's app market, was found guilty of violating the country's anti-monopoly laws, further adds the report. The Southeast Asian nation, home to 280 million people, has a rapidly expanding digital economy, making the ruling significant for app developers and users alike.

As per the report, a Google spokesperson announced plans to appeal, defending the company's practices as promoting competition and compliance with Indonesian laws. The announcement highlighted the introduction of an alternative billing option for developers, aimed at addressing concerns.

The fine adds to Google's ongoing legal troubles worldwide, including over $8.3 billion in EU fines in the past decade for anti-competitive practices across its services.