Nine people accused of selling samsung technology to rivals

A total of nine people have been accused in South Korea of selling confidential Samsung information. These accused persons allegedly sold this information from the Korean company to a Chinese rival. Although it has not been specified which company is the one that would have purchased this information. These people would have received $ 14 million for these data.

Nine people accused of selling Samsung technology to rivals

In addition to the nine people, two companies from South Korea are also among those suspected of carrying out these practices. This is a story that has already been collected by various media.

Theft of data from Samsung

The information sold refers to the development processes and methods for Samsung's curved OLED displays. These screens have become one of the key elements in the phones of the Korean brand. In addition to being one of the most experienced and successful companies in this segment. A news that has surprised the company itself, as confirmed in a statement. And it is information that comes at a key moment.

Since in these months we are seeing how Chinese competitors, such as Huawei or Xiaomi, are advancing at a great pace in the market. They are getting closer to the Korean brand in terms of sales. Although for now the company that bought this information is not known.

It remains to be seen what happens with this Samsung case. It is known that these people obtained the information between May and August of the same year. In fact, they were caught loading a ship with material heading for China. We hope to know more about the evolution of this process.

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