Belgian-Chinese semiconductor researcher arrested over alleged GaN trade-secret theft — prosecutors suspect BelGaN insiders transferred chip IP to China before the company collapsed

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By Etiido UkoSep 8, 2026, 5:50 am127 ptsTrending
A 52-year-old Belgian-Chinese man has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for allegedly transferring specialized semiconductor intellectual property and trade secrets from Belgian chipmaker BelGaN, where he worked, to China. According to an AP News report citing details released by Belgium's federal…

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