Investigation into SAP and Price Fixing Allegations

The U.S. government is investigating German software giant SAP, along with product reseller Karasoft and others, for potential price-fixing allegations, particularly related to overcharging government agencies over the past decade. The focus is mainly on purchases made by the Department of Defense, amounting to about $2 billion. The investigation examines whether there was a conspiracy to inflate prices through various resellers, including Karasoft, which saw its offices searched by the FBI. While SAP claims to be cooperating with authorities, the outcome of the investigation remains uncertain, including the possibility of fines under the False Claims Act.