Belgium Probes Suspected Espionage Tied to Chinese Gallium-Nitride Chip Firm
A BelGaN researcher allegedly held a parallel role at a Chinese company as investigators examine the possible transfer of trade secrets.
TL;DR
- A senior researcher at chipmaker BelGaN has been detained since May.
- Authorities suspect espionage and unlawful transfer of trade secrets.
- The technology involved is used in aerospace and military applications.
- The researcher is a 52-year-old dual Belgian and Chinese national.
- He was arrested at Brussels Airport attempting to return to Beijing.
- Prosecutors allege he simultaneously worked for a Chinese company in a similar field, financed by a Chinese investment fund.