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Zai Lab updates risks: employee medical fraud probes in China, Optune patent setbacks
Zai Lab Ltd
- Several current/former employees in ZEJULA sales team under criminal investigation by Chinese authorities for alleged medical insurance fraud; individuals detained or under compulsory measures.
- Two Chinese patents covering Optune were successfully invalidated; decision on appeal. Optune-related patents expected to expire within two years.
- Company warns of material adverse effects from data privacy non-compliance, anti-corruption investigations (including FCPA), and licensing disputes.