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Malaysia Uncovers $12.1 Million AI Chips Smuggling Operation at Airport

Malaysia Uncovers $12.1 Million AI Chips Smuggling Operation at Airport

Malaysia Seizes $12.1 Million Worth of AI Chips Hidden in Servers at Kuala Lumpur Airport
Malaysia Seizes $12.1 Million Worth of AI Chips Hidden in Servers at Kuala Lumpur Airport

The seizure is part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected smuggling network believed to be moving high-performance semiconductors through Malaysia, Reuters reported.

AI chips worth $12.1 million seized at Malaysia airport, customs authority says
AI chips worth $12.1 million seized at Malaysia airport, customs authority says

MALAYSIA-CUSTOMS/ (PIX, TV):AI chips worth $12.1 million seized at Malaysia airport, customs authority says

Malaysia intercepted $12.2 million shipment of servers with AI chips suspected of violating export controls
Malaysia intercepted $12.2 million shipment of servers with AI chips suspected of violating export controls

Malaysia introduced permit requirements for shipping AI chips of U.S. origin last year, under pressure from the U.S. to prevent rerouting to China

Malaysian customs officers seize $12.1m in smuggled AI chips
Malaysian customs officers seize $12.1m in smuggled AI chips

Malaysian authorities in June said they foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly $13m in AI chips.

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