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HTC has a problem. And it’s not even about the financial performance of the company – on Friday Taiwanese police entered the offices in Taipei and arrested five senior staff. They are suspected of stealing secrets HTC or extortion money.
Among the five arrested workers is vice president of product design Thomas Chien, head of research and development of Wu Chien Hung and Justin Huang, head of the team of designers. They planned to go with the HTC soon after taking six-month premium, which would take place on Friday. It turns out, however, that the way they wanted to earn some extra money on the side.
According to Chinese sources quoted by the website Engadget, Thomas Chien was caught by a security team HTC unauthorized copying of project data HTC Sense 6.0. Chien also had to send their files downloaded outside the company. In addition to theft of trade secrets, HTC arrested alleges that by acting in agreed they intended to defraud the company at $ 334,000. All the way design smartphone HTC One.
Although it was designed by an internal team of Taiwanese companies, the above-mentioned trio, using his position in the hierarchy of HTC, has approved a contract for $ 334,000 with an external company which had “consulted” project. Company, which have themselves established. The role of the other two still little known.
In a statement issued after Friday’s HTC arrests, says that the company “expects its employees to the highest ethical standards. Protection of intellectual property company, its reputation and safety is the primary responsibility of every employee. The company will not tolerate violations of these standards. Since the case is being investigated by the competent authorities, shall refrain from further comment. “
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