OnePlus CEO Issues Order to Arrest in Taiwan

OnePlus CEO Faces Arrest Warrant in Taiwan ⁤Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment

Taiwanese⁣ prosecutors⁢ issued an⁤ arrest warrant in November 2023 for Pete⁣ Lau, the CEO of OnePlus, alleging illegal buisness practices related to labor recruitment, ​according to reports from⁤ Taiwanese media outlets this week.

Documents released‍ by the Taipei District prosecutors office ‍indicate Lau is suspected of violating Taiwan’s ⁢Act of Protection of Foreign Workers and the Employment Service Act. Specifically, ‌the investigation centers around allegations that OnePlus recruited employees from Taiwan for positions⁢ in India and other countries without proper authorization.‌

“We‌ are aware ⁣of the⁢ reports regarding⁤ the arrest warrant issued in Taiwan. OnePlus is‍ cooperating fully with the authorities and is⁤ committed to​ complying with all applicable laws ‍and regulations,” a OnePlus spokesperson stated on January 12, 2024, as‌ reported by Gizmochina.

The​ Taipei District Prosecutors Office initiated ⁣the investigation in October 2023, following complaints about OnePlus’s recruitment practices. ​ The ‌investigation alleges that ⁤OnePlus circumvented Taiwanese labor laws to gain⁣ access to skilled workers.⁣ if⁤ convicted, ​Lau could face a ⁣fine of up to NT$2 million (approximately $63,000 USD as⁣ of January 14,‌ 2026).

OnePlus has ⁣not commented on the specific ‍details of the allegations beyond the statement confirming cooperation with authorities.The case⁣ is ongoing.