In the case of a specialist with unique skills I would find this acceptable, but also something to be kept under close wraps. I am not against business doing wh

In the case of a specialist with unique skills I would find this acceptable, but also something to be kept under close wraps. I am not against business doing what they have to do. Everything suggests this is not something that was found out by accident and not doubting his talent but his background suggests he is a junior level engineer. Meaning plenty of others can be found. Perhaps he was the most capable for the money in a high-wage area, but I find even that improbable. Taking a second-best candidate should be a relative no-brainer in that case. Usually companies have screenings to prevent taking someone morally compromised. What I see is a company that is doing this and having him give interviews to score points. It would be better if they don't get any, before others jump on the trend.