A British man has been indicted in the United States for attempting to smuggle sensitive American military technology to China, including missiles, air defense radar, and drones. John Miller, 63, a permanent U.S. resident, and Cui Guanghai, 43, a Chinese national, were arrested in Serbia and are facing charges related to conspiracy, smuggling, and violations of the Arms Control Act.
Court documents reveal that Miller and Cui discussed methods to export a device capable of encryption and decryption, allegedly paying a $10,000 deposit for the equipment. Additionally, they are accused of attempting to harass an anti-Chinese government protester by installing a tracking device on their car and slashing their tires.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche condemned the actions as a “blatant assault” on U.S. national security and democratic values, emphasizing that the Justice Department would not tolerate foreign repression on U.S. soil or allow hostile nations to infiltrate or exploit American defense systems.
If convicted, Miller faces up to 20 years in prison for violating the Arms Export Control Act and 10 years for smuggling. The case underscores ongoing concerns about the illicit transfer of advanced military technology and the challenges of safeguarding sensitive information in an increasingly interconnected world.
