Defense institution, NCSIST, acknowledges breach of sensitive military tender documents
The National Chung-shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has confirmed the detection of suspicious activity involving the leaking of sensitive tender documents. The institute, which plays a major role in national defense by undertaking research projects commissioned by all branches of the military, produces and maintains a range of weapons systems for the armed forces.
Over the past months, it is suspected that the person responsible for the leaks sold these documents to potential clients. The tender documents in question are related to Intelligence Surveillance Systems from the institute's Pengyuan Campus. This is not a single case, but a string of information leaks pertaining to military procurement.
The institute launched a preliminary investigation and referred the case to the Military Police Command on Aug. 14. The unusual copying of documents on its internal security mechanisms was detected, leading to the initiation of the investigation.
The suspicion that the suspect who allegedly sold sensitive NCSIST tender documents to potential clients was assigned by the Ministry of National Defense was confirmed by an official spokesperson from the Ministry.
Huang Kuo-chang, Chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, has accused Minister of National Defense and NCSIST chair Wellington Koo of turning a blind eye to the suspicious activity. However, the institute refuted Huang's claims of Koo's involvement in the activity.
Huang Kuo-chang questioned whether everyone at the NCSIST takes a cut, suggesting potential corruption within the institute. The institute vowed to enforce the harshest punishment for those responsible, should they be found guilty.
The case was transferred to prosecutors for a judicial investigation. Additional reporting by Lin Che-yuan.
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