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Super Micro Co-Founder Charged in $2.5B AI Server Scandal

3/20/2026

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Yih-Shyan Liaw, co-founder of Super Micro Computer, Inc., was charged with diverting $2.5 billion in Nvidia AI servers to China, violating U.S. export laws, according to the indictment.
Liaw was arrested in California.
Ting-Wei Sun, a contractor, awaits a detention hearing.
Ruei-Tsang Chang remains at large.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. has placed Liaw and Chang on administrative leave and terminated Sun.

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Yih-Shyan Liaw, co-founder of Super Micro Computer, Inc., was charged with diverting $2.5 billion in Nvidia AI servers to China, violating U.S. export laws, according to the indictment.
Liaw was arrested in California.
Ting-Wei Sun, a contractor, awaits a detention hearing.
Ruei-Tsang Chang remains at large.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. has placed Liaw and Chang on administrative leave and terminated Sun.