Key facts
- Unimicron Technology Corp. is under investigation by Taiwanese prosecutors.
- The company is accused of relabeling printed circuit boards manufactured in China as originating from Taiwan.
- Prosecutors raided Unimicron's headquarters and a manufacturing plant.
- Fourteen Unimicron executives and employees were questioned.
- Allegations include document forgery and making false product markings.
Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating Unimicron Technology Corp., a major global supplier of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and chip substrates, for allegedly relabeling products manufactured in China as originating from Taiwan. The probe, led by Taoyuan prosecutors, involves accusations of document forgery and making false product markings, potentially violating laws against origin laundering.
As part of the investigation, prosecutors and investigators raided Unimicron's headquarters in Taoyuan's Guishan District and a manufacturing plant in Jhongli District. Fourteen executives and employees were detained for questioning. A PCB department general manager surnamed Wang and a deputy general manager surnamed Wu were released on bail of NT$15 million and NT$12 million, respectively. Three other individuals posted bail ranging from NT$300,000 to NT$5 million, while the remaining nine were released without bail. Prosecutors stated they would continue to investigate and gather more evidence.
Unimicron, a key supplier to tech giants including Nvidia, Intel, Google, and Amazon, is known for its role in advanced semiconductor packaging using Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF) substrates. The company's spokesperson, Chung Ming-feng, stated that Unimicron is fully cooperating with the investigation regarding product origin disputes. The company has indicated that there has been no major impact on its operations.