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US probes alleged Nvidia chip smuggling to Alibaba via Thailand company OBON
Technology
Published on 8 May 2026
Billion dollar server shipments reportedly ended in China
US prosecutors are investigating a Thai firm, OBON Corp, accused of smuggling billions of dollars worth of Super Micro Computer servers packed with advanced Nvidia chips. Reports say the shipments were routed through Southeast Asia and headed to China, with Alibaba Group Holding listed as an end customer. The case could raise alarms over high tech export controls and sanctions evasion.
- Thai firm OBON Corp faces smuggling allegations involving servers and Nvidia chips
- Shipments allegedly routed through Southeast Asia with China as the destination
- Alibaba Group is named as a potential end customer
- US prosecutors say the purchases and logistics suggest deliberate circumvention
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