Organized Crime Rings Steal $100M in US AI Hardware Since June

Organized crime rings have stolen more than $100 million worth of U.S. data center freight since June, targeting hardware that powers the AI boom. [2, 7] The cargo includes high-value servers, networking gear, and specialized AI accelerators from companies such as Nvidia and AMD. [3] Some individual heists involved truckloads worth more than $10 million. [2, 11] The thefts pose a significant threat to the technology supply chain. [2, 11]

The criminals combine digital deception with physical force. [7] They hack freight-broker accounts, spoof GPS tracking data, and use fake carrier identities to obtain the cargo. [5, 7] In several major incidents, thieves staged vehicle collisions to disable security escorts and seize the shipments. [2, 11]