Singapore Arrests Three in Nvidia Chip Smuggling Probe
2 min read Singaporean authorities have arrested three men—two locals and one Chinese national—for allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips in a scheme involving fraudulent server shipments, according to Channel News Asia. March 04, 2025 08:19
Key Details
🚔 Illegal Diversion? – The suspects allegedly misrepresented shipments of Dell and Supermicro servers containing restricted Nvidia chips.
📍 Destination Unclear – Instead of Malaysia, the servers may have been rerouted elsewhere, triggering an investigation.
📊 Singapore’s Nvidia Connection – Despite strict U.S. export controls, Nvidia’s fiscal 2025 report shows that Singapore accounted for 18% of its revenue, though actual shipments to the country made up less than 2% of sales.
Why It Matters
🔎 Tighter Scrutiny on AI Chips – The U.S. is cracking down on Nvidia GPU access to China, but smugglers are finding loopholes.
💰 Blackwell Demand Surges – Chinese buyers are actively seeking Nvidia’s latest AI chips, despite sanctions.
🚨 Global Trade Risks – Major suppliers like Dell and Supermicro are under increased pressure to monitor AI hardware shipments.
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