A group of individuals and companies in the energy, oil, and gas industry are being charged with conspiracy and theft of trade secrets.
A Chinese company called Jason Energy Technologies (JET), and an American oil and gas affiliate, Jason Oil and Gas Equipment (JOG) have been charged.
Lei Gao is charged with conspiracy, theft of trade secrets, and attempted theft of trade secrets. Robert Erford Jr., who worked for a Houston-area company is also charged.