# Short seller warned of Nvidia CEO's spy ties months early

> Culper Research flagged Jensen Huang's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy in May, six months before the scandal broke.
- Title: Short seller warned of Nvidia CEO's spy ties months early
- Summary: Culper Research flagged Jensen Huang's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy in May, six months before the scandal broke.
- Keywords: nvidia, jensen huang, culper research, chinese spy, alice huang, megaspeed, export controls, alibaba, TechCrunch
- Source: TechCrunch — https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/09/a-short-seller-flagged-nvidia-ceos-ties-to-a-suspected-chinese-spy-six-months-before-the-scandal
- Author: Sarah Perez
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:46:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nvidia, jensen huang, culper research, chinese spy, alice huang, megaspeed, export controls, alibaba, technology, startups
## Short seller raised alarm in May
New York-based short seller Culper Research flagged concerns about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, on May thirteen, twenty twenty-six.
## Woman now suspected of espionage
Alice Huang is now suspected to be a Chinese spy recruited to collect intelligence on Jensen Huang and influence his position on U.S. export controls for advanced AI chips.
## Culper called relationship suspicious
Culper's report described the relationship between the two executives as uncomfortably close, noting Jensen Huang was spotted partying and socializing with Alice Huang on multiple occasions.

> uncomfortably close
## Megaspeed's mysterious funding surge
Culper alleged Megaspeed's liabilities and equity grew from thirty three million dollars at end of twenty twenty-three to around three billion dollars by end of twenty twenty-four, mostly in refundable deposits.
## Alibaba connection alleged
Culper theorized China business lost to export controls was rerouted through Southeast Asia via Megaspeed, secretly financed by Chinese tech giant Alibaba through shell companies.
## Allegations remain unverified
Culper is a short seller with financial incentive to make allegations. Possible illegal chip diversion claims have not been independently verified, though Financial Times reported Alibaba lent money to Megaspeed.
## Key takeaway

A short seller raised red flags about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's ties to a woman now suspected of being a Chinese spy six months before the scandal emerged.