Suspect in Nvidia AI chip smuggling case arrested, amount involved exceeds 300 million US dollars

The US Department of Justice accused Greg Liu, CEO of Dadi Zhizao Computer Company, of using false documents and fake buyer identities to illegally transfer servers equipped with Nvidia A100, H100 and other graphics processors to China. The smuggling activity lasted from October 2023 to August 2026, with involved goods valued at over 300 million US dollars, and his company profited over 176 million US dollars. The suspect faces charges including conspiracy to violate export controls, smuggling, and money laundering, and may face up to 20 years of imprisonment.