So if Friedcat works for Asicminer and Amhash equipment is controlled by Asicminers then surely Asicminers must replace the equipment, if my understanding of this situation is correct?
Depends who you consider owned the equipment. Without seeing carefully worded contracts, you could probably argue it belonged to AM, Amhash or anyone who bought the contracts.
I would like to see some pictures of the empty warehouse and police reports before taking this story at face value however. How many PH can you fit in a truck?