Three Iranian Engineers Arrested in Silicon Valley Over Alleged Trade Secrets Theft

U.S. federal prosecutors announced that three Iranian engineers working in Silicon Valley have been charged with conspiracy to steal trade secrets from several technology companies, including Google, drawing attention to data security concerns in the tech sector.

According to KhabarOnline, According to prosecutors, the defendants allegedly collaborated to transfer confidential documents and proprietary information from their employers — including data related to processor security, encryption, and other advanced technologies — to personal locations and unauthorized third parties. Authorities claim the transfers included sending files to work devices associated with each other’s employers.

Officials also allege that some of the data in question was transferred abroad, including to Iran. A federal grand jury has indicted the individuals on charges including theft of trade secrets and obstruction of justice.

Prosecutors said that if convicted, each defendant could face significant prison sentences and substantial financial penalties.

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