Gold Apollo, a Taiwanese company, has denied any involvement in the pagers used in the recent explosions in Lebanon that killed at least 12 and injured nearly 3,000. Founder Hsu Ching-Kuang stated that while his company licensed its brand to Hungarian firm BAC Consulting, it did not manufacture the devices.
Mr. Hsu criticized reports linking Gold Apollo to the attacks, emphasizing that the pagers in question did not carry Taiwanese markings. The company’s website was taken offline following the news.
Taiwanese authorities are investigating, with officials examining the company’s records amid concerns over unusual payment transactions from BAC Consulting. The case highlights the complexities of Taiwan’s manufacturing sector, where many companies outsource production.
