A major case in Singapore involving alleged fraudulent shipments of Nvidia AI chips possibly destined for China has been adjourned until August 22. Authorities say the delay will allow police more time to review evidence and pursue further leads in what is being described as a significant investigation.
The case revolves around three men accused of making false claims to server suppliers about the end users of hardware purchased during 2023 and 2024. These servers, from Dell Technologies and Super Micro Computer, were shipped to Singapore, allegedly as a transit point before heading to Malaysia. It remains unclear whether Malaysia was the final destination or if the equipment was meant to continue on to China.
Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister said earlier this year that the case was opened following an anonymous tip. At the time, there were suggestions that Nvidia chips were involved in the shipments, potentially breaching ongoing export restrictions from the United States aimed at preventing such technology from being used by China’s military.
The investigation goes beyond the three individuals charged. Authorities are now looking into 22 people and companies suspected of similar offenses involving the misrepresentation of shipments in a possible attempt to bypass US export bans on advanced AI chips.
Singapore is a significant player in global tech trade. Last year, it ranked as Nvidia’s second-largest market after the US. However, only a small fraction—around 2 percent—of Nvidia’s purchases in Singapore result in actual shipments there. The country is often used as a transaction or invoicing hub for global buyers, not necessarily as a physical stop for goods.
Despite this, the case has attracted international attention due to its potential links with larger efforts to move banned AI technologies into China. The US has been applying pressure on ports across Asia, including in Malaysia, to prevent high-end chips from reaching Chinese hands.
Authorities in Singapore are expected to reveal more about the case in August as investigations continue.
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