According to the accusation, when Tesla approached Yatskov about the problem, he acknowledged storing secret information on his own devices. Yatskov was subsequently placed on administrative leave beginning April 6th, 2022, and told to bring in his equipment so Tesla could recover any stolen data. Yatskov allegedly responded by giving Tesla a “dummy” laptop in an attempt to hide any evidence against him. This ostensible decoy included none of the relevant material and was designed to “appear to have viewed merely inoffensive Tesla information, such as an offer letter.”
