Super Micro Computer (SMCI, Financials) said two employees at its Taiwan unit have been detained pending a court hearing, while two others were released on bail after questioning by Taiwanese prosecutors.
The investigation centers on the alleged illegal export of advanced AI servers containing Nvidia chips to China, where certain high-end technology is restricted under U.S. export controls.
The company said it is not a target of the investigation. Chief Revenue Officer Matthew Thauberger told customers that Super Micro has worked with Taiwanese authorities for several months and gave investigators access to employee desks and electronic devices.
Super Micro also placed the four employees on administrative leave while the case continues. The latest questioning follows an earlier round of searches in May, when Taiwanese prosecutors detained three people suspected of illegally exporting Super Micro's high-end AI servers. Those suspects remain in detention.
For investors, the case adds a regulatory overhang at a time when demand for AI infrastructure remains strong. The main concern is whether tighter enforcement or supply chain scrutiny could affect sales, operations or market sentiment.