Passport Held for Months, Then Alice Huang Barred: Singapore Says U.S. Wasn't Helpful in Megaspeed Investigation
Passport held during inquiry
Singapore said it kept Alice Huang’s passport from June 2025 until February to stop her leaving the country. Authorities were investigating potential false declarations connected to Megaspeed, which is based in Singapore.
Huang was released after questioning because officials said there was insufficient evidence of possible inaccurate declarations. She received a stern warning and was barred from re-entering Singapore; police continue to investigate Megaspeed.
Singapore sought U.S. assistance
Singapore said it raised Supermicro’s limited cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in July 2025. It asked the agencies to help obtain the company’s cooperation.
Questions over timing and ties
Supermicro, an American server maker and Nvidia business partner, supplied Megaspeed, according to two people familiar with the matter. Taiwan began monitoring Alice Huang in 2024 at the U.S. government’s guidance, The New York Times has reported.
Key points
- Singapore held Alice Huang’s passport from June 2025 until February during its Megaspeed inquiry.
- Authorities released Huang with a warning and barred her from returning to Singapore.
- Singapore said it received limited assistance after seeking U.S. help with Supermicro’s cooperation.
- The timeline raised questions about the U.S. response to concerns involving Huang.