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US probes alleged Nvidia chip diversion via Thailand as Super Micro and OBON face scrutiny

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Published on 10 May 2026
US probes alleged Nvidia chip diversion via Thailand as Super Micro and OBON face scrutiny

The servers may have reached China through a Thai middleman

US prosecutors are investigating claims that Nvidia AI-equipped Super Micro servers were smuggled from Thailand to China, with OBON Corp at the center. The probe has rattled the tech supply chain and spilled into markets, hitting Super Micro’s stock. Reports also suggest Alibaba could be linked as a potential buyer, intensifying industry concern.

  • US prosecutors investigate alleged diversion of Nvidia AI tech
  • OBON Corp in Thailand is named in the smuggling allegations
  • Super Micro’s shares reportedly took a hit amid the probe
  • Alibaba is rumored to be a potential buyer in the case
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