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. 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.