Bridgestone researcher charged with stealing trade secrets

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Bridgestone researcher charged with stealing trade secrets
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Monday, March 26, 2012

9 }7 e. H% P: N5 t3 Z1 A) ~Akron, OH - A former Bridgestone research scientist has been indicted on federal charges of stealing trade secrets from the company and providing false information to investigators, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Xiaorgon Wang, 50, who once worked at Bridgestone Americas Center for Research and Technology in Akron, is accused in U.S. District Court of downloading propriety information after he was fired in April 2010. “Dr. Wang used his insider status at one of the leading tire and rubber businesses to steal valuable trade secrets. The FBI is committed to continue working with Bridgestone as well as any other business that has been victimized by trade secret theft. Combating serious and economic national security threats will continue to be a FBI priority,” said Stephen D. Anthony, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Cleveland office.