Times are tough for HTC. The disappointing results are linked quarter after quarter and forecasts are hardly reassuring. In recent months, he has also had to manage the number of departures in his direction, a real brain drain whose firm has greatly reduced the scope.
This time, the Taiwanese manufacturer is faced with the arrest of three its officers for theft of trade secrets and fraud. Deputy Attorney Taipei has confirmed the arrest Friday of Thomas Chien, vice president of product design, research and development director Wu Chien-Hung Huang and Justin, one of the managers of the business research and innovation.
action plunges Taipei
The first two were held in custody while the third part was released on bail. The arrests were carried out after a complaint from HTC last month. Specifically, the three men are believed to be the source of leaks of confidential information, trade secrets. They have carried out independent external billing charges HTC, for an amount of more than EUR 253 000.
HTC declined to comment on the report, simply ensuring that the investigation will not result for its activity. The Reuters news agency reports some inclinations from the three arrested leaders to launch a mobile company design, drawing on internal documents. If the Taiwanese do not consider this a commercial backlash history, it is not really pleased purse Taipei. The shares fell nearly 6%, increasing even more the plunge suffered since the beginning of June. The title has now reached a new record low for the last 8 years, NT $ 147.50 (3.76 euros).
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