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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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

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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.

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