In a high-security courtroom in Rotterdam, the judge convicted the 43 year old, identified as German A., for breaking the sanctions law and embezzling trade secrets.
“It can contribute to strengthening the military and strategic capabilities of that country, with consequences for Ukraine and indirect consequences for international security and stability,“ added the court.
“By sharing classified information with Russia, the suspect contributed to maintaining or developing the Russian war machine, potentially endangering human lives,“ prosecutors said.
The court decided on a lower sentence than demanded by the prosecutors as it could not prove he had received money for the information.
ASML makes cutting-edge machines that manufacture semiconductors, powering everything from smartphones to cars.
“The fact that the files contain outdated information is irrelevant, as this information can be of great value to a country with a (much) lower level of knowledge,“ said the court.
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