Ericsson Press Releases

Ericsson in cooperation with the Swedish police stop espionage

Date: Wednesday, November 6 2002
 

On November 6, the Swedish police have taken three individuals into
custody, suspected of espionage or corporate espionage. The three
individuals are employed by or have been employed by Ericsson.
 
The three individuals are suspected to have handed over top secret
information to a foreign power.
"With regard to the investigation, we cannot disclose what kind of
information that has been handed over," says Henry Sténson, Senior
Vice President, Communications, at Ericsson. "Our opinion today is
that the damages are limited. Thanks to the timely handling, the
deliveries were stopped. Besides, the three individuals did not hold
any key positions."
 
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet
communications through its continuous technology leadership.
Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson
is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the
 world.
 
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Henry Sténson, Senior Vice President, Communications, Ericsson
Phone: +46 8 719 40 44, e-mail henry.stenson@lme.ericsson.se