Secret Service Seizes Managers' Computers

2023 Author: Eric Donovan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 09:36

In the espionage case at Renault, the domestic secret service confiscated the computers of three managers. You are suspected of having passed on information about the French automaker's electric car program.

In the industrial espionage case at the French car manufacturer Renault, the domestic secret service DCRI confiscated the computers of three managers. He became active in the context of an advertisement by the company against unknown persons, as the newspaper “Le Parisien” reported on Wednesday. The action took place in connection with the investigation of the Paris public prosecutor's office. In addition to espionage, the allegations include corruption, breach of trust, theft and stolen goods. Renault suspects the trio of managers to have passed on strategic information about its electric car program against payment.

Managers reject accusations

The company management released her from work on January 3rd. According to the company, the report against unknown persons should allow the judiciary to investigate more far-reaching than a specific report against the suspect. For their part, the managers concerned have denied the allegations and filed charges of defamation with the Paris public prosecutor's office, which is still discussing an acceptance. (dpa)