The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau in Taiwan said in a statement published on its website on Wednesday that it raided 30 locations and questioned 65 individuals in four cities, including Taipei and Hsinchu. The agency found that eight mainland companies were suspected of poaching talent and stealing trade secrets in Taiwan, which “seriously affects the competitiveness of Taiwan’s hi-tech industry”.
The eight companies were Naura, iCommsemi, Shanghai New Vision Microelectronics, Nanjing Aviacomm Semiconductor, Emotibot, Tongfang, Chengdu Analog Circuit Technology, and Hestia Power.
In a statement to the Post on Wednesday, Naura denied poaching local workers. The company said its Taiwan office “was established and operates in accordance with local laws and regulations”.
