TAIPEI: In a startling turn of events, Taiwanese authorities have expanded their investigation into the deadly explosions of communications devices that rocked Lebanon last week, claiming at least 39 lives and injuring nearly 3,000 others.

On Monday (September 23), investigators questioned two additional employees from Gold Apollo, a tech firm at the center of the controversy, as they sought to unravel the origins and distribution of the explosive devices reportedly supplied to the militant group Hezbollah.

Following a series of detonations of pagers and two-way radios across Lebanon, questions intensified regarding how these devices ended up in the hands of Hezbollah. The New York Times highlighted claims from U.S. and anonymous officials, alleging that Israel had tampered with a shipment from Gold Apollo, embedding explosive materials within the pagers.

Taiwanese investigators initially conducted searches at four locations and interrogated key personnel, including the company's head, Hsu Ching-kuang, who has firmly denied any involvement in the production of the explosive devices.

In an official statement, the prosecutors' office from Taipei’s Shilin district confirmed that further interviews were conducted to gather more information. "The two helped clarify the case, and the whole case is under intensive investigation," the statement read.

Despite the severity of the situation, the names of the witnesses remain undisclosed. However, tension is palpable as Hsu was seen moving between his office and headquarters as investigators scrutinize the evidence.

The investigation took a twist when Gold Apollo initially attributed the mishap to its Hungary-based partner, BAC Consulting. Yet, a representative from the Hungarian government countered, clarifying that BAC Consulting operated merely as a trading intermediary without any manufacturing capabilities in Hungary.

Additionally, Taiwan’s Economic Minister has emphatically stated confidence that the pagers involved in the explosions were "not produced in Taiwan," indicating a firm stance amidst the ongoing chaos.

This rapidly unfolding case is not only capturing the attention of Taiwanese authorities but also the global community, as it raises significant questions about the security of technology exports and the potential for international complications involving Hezbollah and other militant groups.

Will more shocking revelations come to light? Stay tuned as this investigation unfolds further!