# Report says US suspects AI servers with Nvidia chips were routed through Southeast Asia to China.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-08 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- US prosecutors suspect Thailand’s OBON Corp acted as 'Company-1' routing Nvidia AI servers to China.
- Servers containing advanced Nvidia chips allegedly passed through Taiwan and Thailand before reaching Alibaba.
- The alleged smuggling network moved at least $2.5 billion in AI technology, including $500 million in spring 2025.
- Alibaba denies using banned Nvidia chips or any business ties to OBON, Super Micro, or intermediaries.
- Nvidia stated its expectation for partners’ compliance but did not confirm the specific alleged shipments.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Alibaba Group Holding, Super Micro, OBON Corp
**Countries:** Thailand, Taiwan, China, United States

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