Semiconductor Espionage Scandal Rocks Industry as TSMC Investigates Former Executive
Published on 11/28/2025 at 08:42 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
The global semiconductor sector faces a dramatic corporate espionage case following raids conducted by Taiwanese investigators at the home of a former TSMC senior executive. Authorities are investigating allegations that Lo Wei-jen, who recently joined Intel after 21 years with TSMC, stole highly sensitive technical secrets regarding advanced 2nm, 3nm, and 5nm chip fabrication processes to accelerate Intel’s foundry ambitions.
TSMC has responded aggressively to the suspected intellectual property theft, filing lawsuits accusing its former senior vice president of violating non-compete agreements. The legal action demonstrates the company’s determination to protect its technological advantages—often described as its competitive “moat.” Intel has categorically denied the allegations, stating it finds Read more...
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