Commerce Department Paused Megaspeed Probe After Nvidia Outreach

The U.S. Commerce Department paused its probe of Singapore-based Megaspeed after Nvidia's general counsel contacted officials, while a Justice Department criminal investigation keeps the matter under federal scrutiny.

In August 2025, Tim Teter, Nvidia’s general counsel, approached Commerce officials and said a senior official had authorized the outreach. Commerce's inquiry examined whether Megaspeed diverted restricted Nvidia AI chips to China.

The Justice Department asked to take over the case, and Commerce paused its investigation after the request. The department is conducting a criminal investigation; no charges against Nvidia or Megaspeed were reported.

Singapore is Megaspeed's home base, while China was the suspected destination for the restricted chips. That makes the inquiry a cross-border export-control matter involving Nvidia hardware.

Commerce's pause halted its probe but did not end scrutiny of the alleged diversion. The Justice Department requested the case and continues its criminal investigation, while no charges against either company have been reported.