GPUs from stolen $470,000 Nvidia RTX 5090 shipment at Brazil airport appear for sale online, identified by serial numbers
A shipment of Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards worth $470,000 stolen from a Brazilian airport has appeared for sale online, with authorities identifying three employees involved in the heist.
Following reports over the weekend, Brazilian authorities confirmed that contraband graphics cards from the stolen shipment have been found listed for sale online. The GPUs were tracked using their unique serial numbers, which allowed investigators to connect them directly to the airport theft.
Brazilian media reported that police and airport officials have identified three employees suspected of assisting in the theft. The investigation continues as authorities work to recover the remaining stolen equipment and apprehend those responsible.
The stolen RTX 5090 GPUs represent a significant loss for Nvidia and highlight ongoing security challenges for high-value tech shipments in transit through international airports.
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