AI equipment theft tops $150m in 2026, fraud behind 92% of cases

More than $150 million worth of AI equipment has been stolen in 2026, with individual losses regularly exceeding $30 million, according to cargo risk firm Overhaul. Reports of stolen data center equipment and chips are up 34% since 2024, and fraud accounts for 92% of high-value shipment thefts.

• AI equipment theft losses exceeded $150m in 2026
• Reports of stolen data center gear are up 34% since 2024
• Fraud was involved in 92% of high-value shipment thefts
• One incident involved $60m of hardware, later recovered