RTX 5090 GPUs worth over $450,000 go missing from airport, "We need answers" distributor pleads
A Brazilian IT distributor, Oderço, reports that two pallets of Zotac RTX 5090 graphics cards worth approximately $490,000 have gone missing from Guarulhos International Airport. The company is seeking answers after failing to receive an explanation from airport authorities regarding the disappearance of the high-value shipment.
Why it matters
The theft highlights significant security vulnerabilities in international logistics hubs for high-demand, high-value consumer electronics.
Last Updated on October 19, 2026 PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
The incident involves Oderço, a Brazilian IT and electronics distributor that has been operating for 38 years. According to the company , two pallets containing Zotac RTX 5090 graphics cards went missing after arriving at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil. The shipment was reportedly worth around 2.5 million Brazilian reais, or roughly $490,000, based on what the distributor paid for the hardware.
However, that figure only represents the estimated wholesale value of the shipment. The GPUs could be worth significantly more once retail pricing is taken into account, especially considering how expensive RTX 5090 models have become.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in