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U.S. DOJ arrests and indictment in Google trade-secret case

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U.S. authorities indicted and arrested three defendants in a Google trade-secret theft case that also includes obstruction of justice charges. Prosecutors say the trio used their jobs to exfiltrate confidential material from Google and other tech firms, including information tied to Tensor processor security and cryptography. The alleged transfers reached unauthorized locations, including Iran, and the defendants now face federal criminal exposure. The case matters because it combines insider access, sensitive processor-related secrets, and cross-border handling of stolen corporate data.

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  1. 20.02.2026 07:27 2 articles · 4mo ago

    U.S. DOJ arrests and indictment in Google trade-secret case

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    Federal prosecutors moved the Google trade-secret case into the criminal phase by securing indictments and arrests against three defendants. The defendants appeared in federal court in San Jose after being taken into custody.

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