News/Legal/Jul 2, 2026

Two Super Micro Taiwan employees detained in Keelung probe of AI server exports; company says it is not a target

Taiwanese prosecutors in Keelung questioned four Super Micro Taiwan-unit employees in an investigation into alleged illegal export of Nvidia-equipped AI servers. Two were detained and two were released on bail. The company said it is not a target, has given authorities access to the employees' desks and devices, and has placed all four on administrative leave.

  • Four Taiwan-unit employees questioned; two detained, two released on bail
  • Alleged offences include document forgery and breach of trust in connection with the export probe
  • Company says it is not a target and has cooperated with authorities for months
  • All four employees placed on administrative leave
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Reuters (via The Standard)
Jul 2, 2026
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