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Nvidia GPUs Trafficked to China, DOJ Charges
3 Oct
Summary
- Greg Lui faces charges for a scheme to smuggle Nvidia GPUs.
- The GPUs were allegedly re-exported to China via other countries.
- This follows similar smuggling allegations involving four others.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought charges against Greg Lui for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated smuggling operation. Lui is accused of conspiracy, money laundering, and smuggling in connection with a multi-year scheme. The alleged plot focused on circumventing export controls to send powerful Nvidia GPUs to China.
Evidence suggests the scheme involved re-exporting the sensitive technology through intermediary countries, including Malaysia and Singapore. This effort aimed to bypass restrictions on exporting advanced computer hardware to China. The DOJ's action is part of a broader crackdown on such illicit trade activities. Notably, four other individuals were apprehended last year on related charges concerning the smuggling of Nvidia components.
