The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into business interests tied to Alice Huang to determine whether those entities were involved in diverting Super Micro Computer products to China. The inquiry, reported by Bloomberg, is being led by the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Focus of the investigation
Authorities are examining what role, if any, organizations connected to Huang played in circumventing strict export controls. The Justice Department previously investigated Huang’s former company, Megaspeed International, over suspected semiconductor smuggling; Megaspeed has denied all allegations.
It is not yet clear whether the current probe is directly linked to other ongoing U.S. or Asian cases involving chip diversion.
Related indictment that reached charges
In a related matter that resulted in indictments, Super Micro co‑founder Ji‑sien ("Wally") Liao and two associates were charged in March 2026. Manhattan prosecutors allege they sent servers equipped with Nvidia chips to OBON Corp., a Bangkok‑based company, and that shipments were then routed to Chinese buyers through two intermediaries. Liao has pleaded not guilty and has left the company; Super Micro is not charged and says it is cooperating with authorities.
Context and personal links
Alice Huang — also referred to in some reports as Huang Lö — came into the orbit of former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang via Megaspeed, which has been described as a major Nvidia chip purchaser in Southeast Asia. Despite the shared surname, the two are not related. The Justice Department is also separately probing the nature of their connection under a counterintelligence investigation.
The controversy has reverberated beyond Silicon Valley to Washington and Beijing. China has called the espionage allegations defamatory and rejected them outright.
Other relevant details
- Jensen Huang was removed from his CEO role amid the broader scandal tied to an acknowledged extramarital relationship, but U.S. law enforcement is not investigating him in relation to the diversion cases.
- Alice Huang is currently living in Beijing, reportedly with awareness of U.S. national security agencies.
- Super Micro said after an independent August review that its current senior management were not aware of the alleged illicit server rerouting.
Neither the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office nor the companies involved has provided further comment on the newly disclosed investigation.
This article does not constitute legal or investment advice.
