Malaysia seizes $12 million worth of advanced AI chips hidden inside 30 servers — customs says suspected smuggling network used the country as a transit hub - Tom's Hardware

The chips, valued at 49.5 million Malaysian ringgit, were found in Kuala Lumpur International Airport's free trade zone. This seizure is linked to multiple previous busts targeting a suspected semiconductor smuggling syndicate operating in the region.

Investigation ongoing

Malaysian authorities are continuing their investigation into the smuggling network, which allegedly used the country as a transit hub for high-value semiconductor shipments. The chips represent cutting-edge AI technology that is subject to strict export controls in many countries.