Indian national admits stealing trade secrets in US
May 29, 2014  21:15
An Indian engineer in the US has admitted to stealing trade secrets from two medical technology companies, media reported Thursday. 

Ketankumar Maniar, 37, an Indian national, was arrested during a search operation by the FBI agents in June 20, 2013. A hard drive containing trade secrets of Bard and Becton companies was recovered from his hotel room in New Jersey state in north-eastern America, the Star-Ledger reported. 

Maniar Wednesday pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets, US Attorney Paul J. Fishman said. 

Maniar faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count of stealing trade secrets.  

He has been in custody since his arrest.  

Maniar worked as an engineer in the two firms based in New Jersey. 
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