A senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. and two associates were charged with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars’ worth of U.S.-assembled servers containing advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, violating U.S. export controls. Prosecutors allege they used fabricated documents, staged equipment audits and a pass-through company to divert roughly $2.5 billion in orders—at least $510 million of which were shipped to China. #SuperMicro #Nvidia
Keypoints
- Senior VP Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw and two others are charged in a scheme to divert U.S.-assembled servers to China.
- The alleged conspiracy violated U.S. export control laws and occurred between 2024 and 2025.
- Defendants reportedly used fabricated documents, staged audits, and a pass-through company to conceal shipments and clients.
- Orders involved about $2.5 billion of servers, with at least $510 million allegedly diverted to China after assembly.
- Super Micro says it is cooperating and was not indicted, while Nvidia and U.S. officials stress compliance and national security risks.