Huawei Goes on Trial Over Alleged Scheme to Steal US Technology

Prosecutors also accuse the Chinese telecom giant of concealing dealings with Iran and North Korea.

Huawei Goes on Trial Over Alleged Scheme to Steal US Technology

TL;DR

  • Huawei Technologies is on trial for federal racketeering charges.
  • The charges include a scheme to steal U.S. technology and conceal dealings with Iran and North Korea.
  • Jury selection starts Tuesday in Brooklyn, New York, with the trial beginning Wednesday.
  • Defendants include Huawei Device Co., Huawei Device USA, Futurewei Technologies, and Skycom Tech.
  • Charges encompass racketeering conspiracy, theft of trade secrets, fraud, sanctions offenses, money laundering, and obstruction of justice.
  • Huawei has pleaded not guilty.