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Story summary
- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office indicted three individuals and Tokyo Electron Taiwan Ltd for stealing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's (TSMC) 14-nanometer technology secrets.
- The indicted individuals include Chen Li-ming, a former TSMC engineer, another TSMC employee, and a Tokyo Electron employee.
- They face charges under the National Security Act for reproducing trade secrets and destroying evidence.
- Prosecutors seek prison sentences of seven to eight years and a fine of NT$25 million against Tokyo Electron Taiwan.
- All three individuals are currently detained.
