Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the indictment of PETER JAN, 35, in connection with his unauthorized access and duplication of computer files owned by AllianceBernstein Holding LP, a United States-based global investment firm.[1] JAN, a former employee of AllianceBernstein, is charged with Computer Trespass, Unlawful Duplication of Computer Related Materials, and Grand Larceny. “The defendant, who was leaving his job and moving to a new firm, saw and took an opportunity to steal AllianceBernstein’s software and thereby violate New York State law,” said District Attorney Vance. “Employees who take advantage of their access to sensitive information will face criminal prosecution for data theft.” According to documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court, JAN was a FIX Application Support Specialist employed by the sell-side brokerage unit of AllianceBernstein. His job responsibilities included providing computer support relating...