US EditionTaiwan prosecutors indict OnePlus CEO Pete Lau for unauthorized hiring
Taiwanese prosecutors charged Pete Lau and two executives for illegally recruiting over 70 engineers through a Hong Kong entity, violating the Cross-Strait Act.
- On Tuesday, the Shilin District Prosecutors Office indicted OnePlus and issued a wanted notice for Pete Lau, alleging illegal hiring of more than 70 Taiwanese engineers since 2014.
- Under Taiwan's Cross‑Strait Act, Chinese companies must get approval before hiring Taiwanese staff, as the Taiwanese government bars unauthorized hiring to protect national security and prevent technology leakage in semiconductor and electronics sectors.
- Investigators say a Hong Kong shell company and Taiwan branch funneled over NT$2.3 billion to fund recruitment and R&D for OnePlus and Oppo .
- OnePlus said its business remains `normal and unaffected`, Taiwan's Ministry of Justice declined to comment, and extradition prospects for Pete Lau remain unclear.
- Enforcement has intensified since 2020, with Taiwan's Investigation Bureau opening over 100 probes and conducting 34 raids in 2024, while last year prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for Grace Wang, chairwoman of Luxshare Precision Industry.
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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wanted in Taiwan for hiring local engineers without government approval
According to CNA, two Taiwanese nationals were recently indicted for recruiting engineers on behalf of OnePlus, which is based in mainland China. Authorities charged Lau with violating the Cross-Strait Act, which regulates interactions between individuals and businesses in Taiwan and China.Read Entire Article
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LatestlyOnePlus CEO Pete Lau arrest warrant: Taiwan alleges illegal recruitment practices
Taiwan has issued an arrest warrant against OnePlus CEO Pete Lau . OnePlus stands accused of operating illegally and engaging in fraudulent recruitment practices, allegedly violating strict laws governing relations between mainland China and Taiwan. The warrant follows claims that the Shenzhen-based company has been conducting business on the island without the necessary legal authorisation. Overview of the case According to the Shilin District …
Taiwan prosecutors target OnePlus founder for arrest in illegal hiring probe
Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau, alleging the Chinese smartphone maker illegally recruited more than 70 engineers in Taiwan as authorities step up enforcement against unapproved hiring by mainland technology firms.
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