Multiple Ozon Apps Removed from Google Play Following Sanctions on Ozon Bank
Several Ozon applications have been removed from the Google Play store, affecting Android users who can no longer download the main Ozon client along with Ozon Fresh, Ozon Seller, Ozon Job and Ozon Travel. Ozon stated that the company did not violate Google Play rules, yet the exact reasons for the removals remain undisclosed. The action follows the earlier disappearance of the Ozon Bank app after the bank was placed under European Union sanctions, although no official connection has been confirmed. Apple users continue to access Ozon services through the App Store, while Android users are directed to alternative stores including RuStore, AppGallery and Galaxy Store. The company also warned against downloading APK files from unverified sources due to security risks. The removals come amid a broader wave of app store purges that also affected Yandex Pay on the App Store. Already installed applications generally continue to function, but users may face difficulties with future updates and reinstalls.
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