Taiwan raids 12 locations in first major crackdown on smuggling of NVIDIA AI chips, arresting 3 fugitives on suspicion of document forgery and false reporting

Taiwanese authorities detained 3 people and searched 12 locations over suspected illegal transfers of NVIDIA AI chip servers to China.

Investigators suspect document forgery and false customs declarations in the alleged smuggling scheme.

The case is being described as Taiwan’s first major crackdown on semiconductor smuggling.

The move is expected to tighten oversight of AI chip flows to China and test the effectiveness of export controls.