Singapore says US offered limited help in its probe of AI chip deals

On Thursday, Singapore's home affairs ministry disclosed that the United States provided limited assistance to its probe into AI chip deals. This came after Singapore seized the passport of former Nvidia CEO Alice Huang, who is under suspicion of spying for Beijing. The ministry noted that the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security conducted a shipment verification check at a Singapore-based Nvidia customer, Megaspeed, in June 2025, with Huang present.

This was the first time Singapore became aware of Washington's interest in Megaspeed and Huang, and police interviewed her and took her passport on the same day. The investigation was not related to espionage but rather an inquiry into potential false declarations in server purchases and related offences. Singapore launched an independent probe in February 2025 into several companies, including Megaspeed, over these alleged offenses.

The ministry stated that Super Micro Computer, another company under investigation, has provided limited cooperation, leading Singapore to repeatedly request assistance from the US Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Despite these requests, Singapore has received minimal information or help regarding Super Micro.

The investigation into Megaspeed and six individuals remains ongoing, and the city-state emphasized its commitment to maintaining a fraud-free business environment and cooperating with foreign authorities as needed.