Three Chinese nationals charged with Nvidia and HP smuggling products to China, according to charges unsealed by the Justice Department on Thursday.
Starting in September 2023, Hon Ning Ho, Brian Raymond, Cham Li and Jing Chen allegedly exported chips to China.
The Department of Justice alleges that the three Chinese nationals and one American were involved in a scheme to ship these chips to third countries (Thailand and Malaysia) that would then be sent to China. Apparently, the men created a shell company to purchase these products.
The Commerce Department has banned China from acquiring these chips.
The Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium during a news conference at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York.
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The Justice Department also alleges that the men discussed ways to “evade United States export laws and regulations.”
In exchange for these chips, the men received “bribes” for their alleged work.
In total, the men allegedly smuggled hundreds of chips into China.
