A graphics card from the massive shipment of Nvidia RTX 5090s that disappeared from a Brazilian airport has reportedly surfaced on a second-hand marketplace. The theft, which involved two pallets of the sought-after GPUs valued at approximately $495,000, was initially reported earlier this week.
According to GMC Online, a Brazilian news channel observed the graphics card listed on OLX, a popular online platform for used goods. The unit in question was priced at R$32,000, which converts to about $6,400. Reports indicate that the serial number of the listed card matches one of those missing from the stolen shipment.
New details from a Brazilian police report, as revealed by Jornal da Band, suggest the theft was an inside job. The report indicates that two outsourced forklift operators removed the pallets from an airport warehouse on September 21, with a third airport employee allegedly assisting in moving the cargo past electronic security checkpoints.
The shipment belonged to Brazilian electronics distributor Oderço. The CEO of Oderço Group, Oderço Matos, has publicly addressed the incident on the company's Instagram account, seeking clarification from authorities regarding the fate of the company's cargo.
Guarulhos International Airport has confirmed it notified authorities about the incident and is cooperating with the importer's representative. The airport stated that the investigation is now with the relevant authorities and that it is providing guidance for initiating the compensation process.
Nvidia GeForce chief Jeff Fisher has previously stated that the RTX 5090 remains in production, despite its scarcity and the current market situation, which is characterized by inflated prices from third-party sellers. The disappearance of such a significant quantity of high-value hardware highlights the ongoing challenges in securing and transporting premium consumer electronics.