OnePlus CEO Issues Order to Arrest in Taiwan
- 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...
- 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.
- "We are aware of the reports regarding the arrest warrant issued 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.