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US Charges Individuals in Cases of Technology Theft by Foreign Adversaries
The US Justice Department announces charges in five cases involving the theft of trade secrets and sensitive technologies, targeting China, Russia, and Iran. The cases expose procurement networks facilitating the acquisition of advanced technology by foreign entities.
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Other cases involve individuals charged with stealing trade secrets, smuggling military technologies to Russia, and supplying materials for weapons of mass destruction production to Iran. Arrests have been made in some instances, while defendants in China remain at large.
Legal Proceedings and Representation
Attorneys representing the accused individuals are either unavailable for comment or have not responded to requests for information. The status of legal representation for certain defendants remains unknown.
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