Super Micro reports Taiwan export probe detentions
- Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) said two employees in Taiwan were detained in an investigation into alleged illegal AI server exports.
- The case involves Nvidia-chip servers and suspected violations of U.S. export controls restricting shipments to China.
- Authorities previously detained three individuals and expanded searches across 12 locations linked to the probe.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) said two employees at its Taiwan unit were detained by prosecutors in connection with an investigation into alleged illegal export of AI servers containing Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips.
The company said the servers are subject to U.S. export controls that restrict advanced technology shipments to China.
The development follows earlier actions in which six individuals were questioned by Taiwan’s Keelung District Prosecutors’ Office.
Super Micro said two additional employees were released on bail, while two remain in detention pending a court hearing.
The investigation includes allegations of document forgery and breach of trust linked to multiple companies and locations.
Super Micro said searches were carried out at 12 sites, including its Taiwan office, distributor Albatron Technology, and data center operator Chief Telecom.
In a customer letter, Super Micro Chief Revenue Officer Matthew Thauberger said the employees were questioned on June 29 and that the company had been cooperating with authorities.
Super Micro said it placed the employees on administrative leave and provided access to devices and workspaces as part of the ongoing investigation.
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