The CEO of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo has been released after being questioned over any potential role in the deadly explosions that occurred in Lebanon recently. It has been confirmed that the components used in the explosive devices were not made in Taiwan, as revealed by Taiwan’s Economy Minister. Gold Apollo has denied involvement in manufacturing the devices and stated that a Budapest-based company, BAC, holds the license to use their brand.
The explosions in Lebanon, which killed 37 people and wounded about 3,000, were caused by detonated pagers and hand-held radios. Security sources have linked Israel to the attacks, although Israel has not directly commented on the matter. As Taiwanese authorities investigate the potential links between their tech supply chains and the explosive devices, Gold Apollo’s president has been questioned and released by prosecutors.
The Foreign Minister of Taiwan has stated that they are working to exchange relevant information with other countries and raise security awareness at their missions abroad. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has threatened retaliation against Israel, further escalating tensions between the two sides. The investigation into any possible involvement of Taiwanese companies in the attacks is ongoing, with prosecutors questioning witnesses and conducting searches at relevant firms’ locations.
As the situation continues to unfold, Taiwanese authorities are focused on ensuring the safety of their country and people. The full extent of any connections between Taiwan and the explosive devices used in Lebanon is yet to be determined, as the complex global tech supply chains are under scrutiny in the wake of these deadly incidents.
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