Former Asahi Kasei employee arrested on suspicion of leaking chipmaking secrets to Chinese firm
Nikkei reports that Aichi police arrested a 66-year-old former employee over suspected disclosure of trade secrets involving adhesives used in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Nikkei reports that Aichi police arrested a 66-year-old former Asahi Kasei employee on September 17, 2026, on suspicion of disclosing trade secrets involving chipmaking adhesives. Asahi Kasei said the suspected leak was to a Chinese company, according to Nikkei. Police have not disclosed whether the suspect admits or denies the allegation.
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