**Konnech CEO’s arrest raises concerns over Chinese ties and US voter data security**
Konnech CEO Eugene Yu was arrested in Michigan in October 2022 on charges related to the theft of personal data of poll workers. Now, with evidence surfacing of the company’s ties to the Chinese government and the FBI’s strange distancing from the case, worries over national security arise. Why did the FBI drop the investigation and what does this mean for the future safety of US elections and the American people?
In October 2022, Eugene Yu, CEO of Konnech inc, was arrested in Michigan for the alleged theft of personal data related to US poll workers. Though the Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascon, claimed only election workers were affected, the allegation that this information was then sent overseas by the company raises serious concerns. In response to Yu’s arrest, Fairfax County in Virginia announced they would stop using Konnech’s PollChief election officer management software.
Renowned investigator Kanekoa has delved deeper into the case, revealing evidence that suggests the FBI shielded Konnech, a company with strong ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Not only did they have knowledge of the company’s connections, but they also seemed to turn a blind eye, raising concerns over the true nature of the FBI’s intentions and the trustworthiness of the agency.
Throughout the investigation, True the Vote’s Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips worked closely with the FBI, convinced that Konnech’s software posed a genuine threat to national security. However, after Washington D.C. headquarters became involved, the tone shifted dramatically and they found themselves targeted. Their motives questioned, Engelbrecht and Phillips went public with their information, resulting in a defamation lawsuit by Konnech.
Of major concern is that the company’s election software manages sensitive data in numerous US counties. With ties to China Mobile, China Unicom, and Huawei, their connections to the CCP are impossible to ignore. The storage of sensitive US election data on servers in mainland China is a major point of focus and threat to national security.
Engelbrecht and Phillips allege that when they first approached the FBI with information on the company, they were faced with a cooperative response. The FBI opened up a counter-intelligence operation and worked closely with the two watchdogs. Yet, mysteriously, that cooperation was suddenly upended: Washington D.C. headquarters took over, and the FBI questioned whether Engelbrecht and Phillips had “broken the law.”
This sudden shift in attitude from the FBI raises important questions. Were the investigators silenced? If so, who influenced these decisions within the national law enforcement agency? Although Konnech has since dropped the charges against Gregg and Catherine, these pressing questions remain unanswered. Transparency will be critical to clearing the cloud of doubt currently hanging over the entire investigation.
**The FBI’s failure to pursue Konnech raises alarming questions about US national security**
The revelation of Konnech’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its potential storage of US voter data on China-based servers is a significant cause for concern. The FBI’s sudden withdrawal from the case and their shift in attitude is a troubling sign for American democracy. American citizens must demand answers, as the future integrity of US elections and national security are at stake.
