GoKawiilSingapore says US gave limited help probing Alice Huang's Megaspeed
Singapore disclosed that it held the passport of businesswoman Alice Huang from June 2025 to February while investigating suspected false declarations, eventually releasing her with a warning and banning her from re-entry. Singapore said it sought cooperation from Supermicro, a Nvidia hardware partner and Megaspeed supplier, and asked the US Justice Department and FBI for help securing that cooperation in July 2025, but received only limited assistance.
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The New York Times notes the disclosure raises questions about why the Trump administration did not act more forcefully despite being briefed on Alice Huang's suspected ties to Chinese intelligence and her relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The episode could complicate scrutiny of chip-supply chains tied to Supermicro and Megaspeed, and may intensify pressure on Washington to explain its handling of a case with national-security implications.
- Singapore held Alice Huang's passport for about eight months before releasing her with a warning and entry ban.
- Supermicro gave only 'limited cooperation' despite Singapore's requests via the US DOJ and FBI.
- The case raises questions about the Trump administration's response after being briefed on her suspected intelligence ties.
Source: news.slashdot.org, 2026-11-12
Published there as: “Singapore Says US Not Helpful On Investigation Into Suspected Spy's Company”
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