In its quarterly report, Zoom emphasized its cooperation with all three investigations and revealed that it has undertaken its own internal review.
Lingering Fallout from 2020 Incident
Zoom’s scrutiny intensified after the EDNY filed criminal charges in 2020 against Xinjiang Jin, also known as Julien Jin, a former Zoom executive. Jin, who served as the company’s main liaison with Chinese law enforcement, was accused of conspiring to disrupt virtual meetings in the U.S. commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Prosecutors allege Jin acted under orders from Chinese officials to infiltrate and terminate meetings discussing politically sensitive topics. According to the government, Jin fabricated evidence of violations of Zoom’s terms of service to justify shutting down the meetings.
The case highlighted ongoing concerns about Zoom’s relationship with foreign governments and the potential misuse of its platform for censorship.
Awaiting Resolution
As federal investigations continue, Zoom’s proposed $18 million settlement with the SEC could mark a critical step toward resolving at least one of its legal challenges. However, the ultimate outcome of the broader inquiries remains uncertain.
