Super Micro Computer, Inc. disclosed that three associated individuals were indicted for alleged export-control violations, with the company placing two employees on administrative leave, terminating a contractor, accepting director Yih-Shyan 'Wally' Liaw's resignation effective March 20, 2026, and appointing DeAnna Luna as acting Chief Compliance Officer. The company is not a defendant and is cooperating with the investigation.
Key takeaways
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York unsealed indictment on March 19, 2026, against Yih-Shyan 'Wally' Liaw (SVP Business Development and Board member), Ruei-Tsang 'Steven' Chang (Taiwan sales manager), and Ting-Wei 'Willy' Sun (contractor).
Company placed Liaw and Chang on administrative leave and terminated Sun effective immediately.
Liaw resigned from Board effective March 20, 2026, not due to disagreement.
DeAnna Luna appointed acting Chief Compliance Officer effective March 20, 2026.
Company not named as defendant and cooperating fully with investigation.