Authorities today charged two Lucent scientists and a third man with stealing software for one of the company's leading products. FBI agents arrested Hai Lin of Scotch Plains and Kai Xu of Somerset at their homes. Yong-Qing Cheng of East Brunswick was found at his business in Eatontown.
Prosecutors say the trio formed a joint venture that was mostly owned by the Chinese government.
The targeted software was for Lucent's now-discontinued PathStar system. It enables Internet service providers to offer low-cost voice and data services. PathStar was discontinued with Lucent's restructuring. Copyright 2001 by The Associated Press . All rights reserved.