Singapore expands charges in server fraud case
Additional charges have been filed against three men in Singapore as the server fraud investigation expands, possibly involving AI chips.
The suspects are accused of deceiving tech firms Dell and Super Micro by falsely representing the final destination of the servers they purchased.
Officials have stated the servers could contain Nvidia chips but have not confirmed whether they fall under US export controls.
The case is part of a broader probe involving 22 individuals and companies suspected of fraudulent transactions. US authorities are also investigating whether Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has been using restricted American chips.
Singapore has confirmed that some servers were sent to Malaysia, where authorities are now examining if any laws were violated.
Two suspects, Aaron Woon and Alan Wei, face additional fraud charges, while a third, Li Ming, had his earlier charge updated to include an alleged offence dating back to 2023.
Lawyers representing the men have either declined to comment or stated that the case is complex due to its international scope.
Meanwhile, Singapore police have seized 42 electronic devices and are analysing bank statements as they work with foreign law enforcement to trace the movement of funds.
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