--- title: "The TSMC former executive's leak case escalates! Luo Weiren's residence was suddenly searched by the prosecution" type: "News" locale: "zh-HK" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/267694791.md" description: "Former TSMC executive Luo Wei-ren has been accused of leaking trade secrets to Intel, and prosecutors have searched his residence. This case has attracted widespread attention, highlighting the sensitivity of advanced chip technology and its geopolitical implications. TSMC has sued Luo Wei-ren, and Intel denies the allegations. The authorities in Taiwan are closely monitoring the impact of this case on the chip industry" datetime: "2025-11-27T12:20:06.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/267694791.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/267694791.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/267694791.md) --- > 支持的語言: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/267694791.md) | [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/267694791.md) # The TSMC former executive's leak case escalates! Luo Weiren's residence was suddenly searched by the prosecution According to the Zhitong Finance APP, the dispute regarding TSMC (TSM.US) accusing a former executive of taking trade secrets to join Intel (INTC.US) is escalating. Recent reports indicate that prosecutors have searched the residence of the former TSMC executive, Luo Weiren, who is accused of potentially leaking trade secrets to Intel. This move indicates that the authorities in Taiwan are intensifying their investigation into this high-profile business dispute. The prosecutor's office stated that law enforcement officers searched two residences of former Senior Vice President Luo Weiren located in Taipei and Hsinchu on Wednesday. This action comes just days after TSMC officially sued Luo, claiming he is highly likely to have leaked sensitive information from the world's most advanced chip manufacturer to his American employer, Intel. Intel has denied the allegations, and Luo has not made any comments through the company so far. The unusual level of attention from TSMC and the authorities in Taiwan highlights the extreme sensitivity of cutting-edge chip technology—technology that not only sustains the market leadership of this Asian company but also relates to Taiwan's geopolitical influence. While it is not uncommon for TSMC employees to move to competitors or other companies in the supply chain, cases like Luo's, involving high-level executives leaving and causing disputes, are extremely rare. Now valued at over $1.15 trillion, TSMC has surpassed semiconductor pioneer Intel to become the undisputed global leader in the foundry sector. The company's data and manufacturing processes are not only invaluable but are also regarded as strategically significant assets by Taiwan. The Economic Affairs Department of Taiwan stated that it will closely monitor the potential impact of this case on the chip industry and cooperate with local prosecutors to investigate whether any laws have been violated. It is understood that Luo Weiren was responsible for TSMC's R&D operations and played a key role in driving the mass production of advanced chips, including those used for artificial intelligence accelerators. He left TSMC in July after more than 20 years with the company. Before joining TSMC in 2004, Luo worked at Intel, focusing on advanced technology R&D, including overseeing the operations of a chip factory in Santa Clara, California ### 相關股票 - [Intel (INTC.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/INTC.US.md) - [Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/TSM.US.md) - [Direxion Semicon Bull 3X (SOXL.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/SOXL.US.md) ## 相關資訊與研究 - [1 reason why April 10 could be huge for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/281631198.md) - [TSMC Gets Nod to Deploy 3nm Process at Japan Fab](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/281343240.md) - [TSMC's unit TSMC Global acquires fixed-income securities for $19.8 mln](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/281340806.md) - [Fidelity Asian Values praises chipmaker TSMC as net asset value grows](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/281008426.md) - [Intel's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/281357433.md)