American consumers were harmed by the conspiracy.

These charges demonstrate the resolve to prosecute those who defraud American consumers.

By conspiring to drive up the price of DRAM, Samsung and its co-conspirators forced consumers to pay more for these products.

By conspiring to drive up the price of DRAM, Samsung and its co-conspirators forced consumers to pay more for these products,

Price-fixing threatens our free market system and robs consumers of the benefit of competitive prices. We vigorously investigate and prosecute companies and individuals involved in these conspiracies.

By conspiring to drive up the price of DRAM [chips], Samsung and its co-conspirators forced consumers to pay more for these products.