Corrupt Apple executive sentenced to 1 year in prison
SAN JOSE (California) — A former Apple executive who sold some of the iPhone maker’s secrets to suppliers will serve a year in prison and repay US$4.5 million (S$5.95 million) for his crimes.
The Apple logo outside a store. Photo: REUTERS
SAN JOSE (California) — A former Apple executive who sold some of the iPhone maker’s secrets to suppliers will serve a year in prison and repay US$4.5 million (S$5.95 million) for his crimes.
Paul S Devine was sentenced in San Jose federal court earlier this week, more than three years after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. The US Attorney’s office announced Devine’s penalty yesterday (Dec 5), but declined to explain the reason for the lengthy delay in his sentencing.
Devine faced up to 20 years in prison.
The scheme funneled millions in kickbacks to Devine for passing along confidential information to Apple suppliers and manufacturers who used the secrets to negotiate more favourable deals.
Devine was a global supply manager at Apple from 2005 until his 2010 arrest. AP
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