Singapore Charges Three Men Over Alleged Fraud Linked to Nvidia Chip Transfers to China

Authorities investigate suspected illegal export of U.S.-restricted Nvidia AI chips to Chinese firm DeepSeek through Singapore intermediaries.

Three individuals—two Singaporeans and one Chinese national—have been charged in Singapore with fraud related to misrepresentation of product end use.
The charges are reportedly connected to the movement of Nvidia chips to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm under U.S. export restrictions.
Authorities conducted raids at 22 locations, arresting nine people and seizing documentary and electronic records for further investigation.
Singapore police and customs are probing potential violations of the Customs Act and Regulation of Imports & Exports Act.
If convicted, the accused individuals face penalties of up to 20 years in prison, fines, or both under Singapore law.