Supermicro investigation clears CEO in alleged $2.5 billion smuggling scheme while a criminal trial involving a cofounder is set for next year
- Posted on August 20, 2026
- By Fortune
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In brief
Supermicro's board investigation exonerates CEO Charles Liang from involvement in an alleged $2.5 billion chip smuggling operation, though the AI hardware manufacturer faces continued legal jeopardy. A criminal trial involving one of the company's cofounders is scheduled to commence in 2024, potentially exposing the technology firm to further regulatory scrutiny and reputational challenges amid ongoing concerns about supply chain compliance and international trade regulations.
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Supermicro investigation clears CEO in alleged $2.5 billion smuggling scheme while a criminal trial involving a cofounder is set for next year
The AI-hardware maker’s board found no evidence CEO Charles Liang knew anything about alleged chip smuggling but a pending trial could bring more legal exposure to the beleaguered company.
