Taiwanese authorities have detained three current and former employees of the world’s largest chip manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), for allegedly stealing trade secrets,

Two former TSMC engineers and a third suspect detained A pair of ex‑TSMC engineers and another person have been arrested in Taiwan for allegedly pinching proprietary chipmaking technology. Prosecutors say Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported the matter after internal monitoring

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company said Tuesday it had discovered “unauthorized activities” of employees suspecting of stealing trade secrets related to its advanced computer chips.