Ex-Google Engineers Accused of Taking Trade Secrets to Iran, DOJ Alleges

Ex-Google Engineers Accused of Taking Trade Secrets to Iran, DOJ Alleges

By Editorial Team

Three former Silicon Valley engineers are facing allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for exploiting their positions at Google and other major tech companies to steal trade secrets. The engineers reportedly transferred the confidential information to personal devices and accessed it in Iran.

The DOJ revealed the accusations on Thursday, shedding light on a case that implicates individuals with ties to prominent tech firms. The engineers’ actions are said to have violated trade secret laws and raised concerns about the protection of intellectual property.

Law360, a legal news platform, is closely monitoring the developments in this case, providing in-depth coverage and analysis for its subscribers. The accused engineers are believed to have compromised sensitive information, potentially impacting the companies they were associated with.

For more information on this case and other legal news, subscribe to Law360 for comprehensive insights and updates on significant legal matters.

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Ex-Google Engineers Accused of Taking Trade Secrets to Iran, DOJ Alleges

About Shaina Lumish

Corporate Counsel, Renesas Electronics America Inc. | USA

About Shaina Lumish

Sasha Tan is the founder and CEO of Favful, a TripAdvisor-like platform for beauty products. As a serial entrepreneur, she started her first F&B business in Singapore at age 21. She is also well-versed in growing internet businesses as the former founding team member and VP of the online grocery delivery start-up, HappyFresh. Backed by Segnel Ventures, Gobi Partners, and 500 Startups before its official launch, Favful is now present in three countries, works with 20,000 beauty advisors, partners with over 2,000 brands, and covers more than 40,000 products to date.