US arrests tech executive over alleged $300 million Nvidia server smuggling
Federal prosecutors accuse Earthmade Computer executive Greg Lui of routing restricted servers through Malaysia and Singapore to buyers in China.
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US authorities arrested Earthmade Computer executive Greg Lui on October 1 over an alleged scheme involving more than $300 million in restricted computer servers. Prosecutors say Lui, 38, concealed Chinese buyers behind false shipping documents and overseas intermediaries.
The indictment identifies equipment containing Nvidia A100 and H100 processors among the shipments. Prosecutors allege that servers traveled through Malaysia and Singapore before reaching China. One transaction involved 27 H100 servers purchased for approximately $7.6 million in January 2024.
The case concerns export restrictions intended to limit access to advanced computing technology with potential military applications. Lui faces three charges covering an alleged export-control conspiracy, smuggling and a money-laundering conspiracy. The charges remain allegations, and he is presumed innocent.
The Justice Department said the FBI and investigators from the Commerce and Defense departments are handling the investigation. If convicted, Lui faces maximum prison terms of 20 years on each conspiracy charge and 10 years on the smuggling charge.
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