Election Software CEO Arrested Over Data Theft, Storing Data on Servers in China

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The head of Konnech Corp., a Michigan-based software company, was arrested on Oct. 4 for allegedly stealing and storing personal data of Los Angeles County election workers on servers in China.

Konnech CEO Eugene Yu, 51, was arrested in Michigan on charges of stealing โ€œthe personal identifying informationโ€ of Los Angeles County election workers, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorneyโ€™s Office.

Investigators also seized computer hard drives and other digital data relevant to the case. The office stated that it would seek Yuโ€™s extradition to Los Angeles.

According to the office, Konnech won a five-year, $2.9 million contract with Los Angeles County in 2020 for an election worker management systemโ€”named PollChief softwareโ€”that was used by the county in the last California election.

The software was designed to assist with poll worker assignments, communications, and payroll, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascรณn said in a statement.

Under the contract, Konnech was supposed to securely maintain the data and only provide access to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. But investigators found that the company stored the data on servers in China.

โ€œIn this case, the alleged conduct had no impact on the tabulation of votes and did not alter election results,โ€ Gascรณn said. โ€œBut security in all aspects of any election is essential so that we all have full faith in the integrity of the election process.โ€

Alleged Ties to CCP

The New York Times reported on Oct. 3 that Konnech had become the target of allegations that the company has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and had given China access to the personal data of 2 million poll workers in the United States.

The software company denied having any ties to the CCP and said all of its data was stored on servers in the United States, according to the report.

By Aldgra Fredly

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