US prosecutors probe fresh allegations of technology theft by Huawei
US prosecutors are reportedly investigating new instances of alleged technology theft by Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
The firm has been accused of stealing intellectual property from individuals and companies over several years and recruiting employees from its rivals, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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The latest allegations follow criminal charges filed against China’s top smartphone maker in the US earlier this year.
In one 13-count indictment prosecutors alleged Huawei, two affiliated companies and its chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou committed wire fraud, obstruction of justice and conspiracy in connection with several deals in Iran.
Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Canada last year and is currently out on bail as she resists extradition to the US.
A second 10-count indictment alleged Huawei stole trade secrets from T-Mobile and offered financial rewards to employees who accessed rival technology.
Huawei denied all 23 charges levelled against it.
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President Donald Trump slammed the firm with trade restrictions earlier this year, citing national security concerns including that its equipment could be used for spying by authorities in Beijing.
A temporary licence to allow American companies to continue to do business with Huawei was extended for a further 90 days on 19 August in order to prevent disruption.
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