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U.S. Commerce Dept. Inquiry Into Megaspeed Was Halted After Nvidia Name-Dropped Trump Appointee

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The U.S. Commerce Department halted a month-long investigation into Singaporean data center Megaspeed after receiving an email from Nvidia's general counsel. The inquiry focused on suspected chip smuggling involving an executive linked to Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang, though officials now believe the target was a Chinese spy. The case was abruptly transferred to the Justice Department last year following this interaction, which involved the name of a Trump-appointed official.

Key points

• The Commerce Department halted a month-long investigation into Singaporean data center Megaspeed after receiving an email from Nvidia's general counsel.
• The investigation centered on suspected chip smuggling involving an executive linked to Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang, though officials now believe the target was a Chinese spy.

Context

This incident occurred during a U.S. investigation into potential chip smuggling by a Singaporean company. The case was transferred to the Justice Department last year after Commerce agents received an email from Nvidia's general counsel, which involved the name of a Trump-appointed official.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single email exchange and internal department reactions. Specific identities of the spy and the exact nature of the smuggling allegations remain unconfirmed. The transfer to the Justice Department is noted but the specific timeline of the handover is not fully detailed in the source.

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