A 63-year-old British national, John Miller, has been charged in the United States with conspiring to smuggle sensitive military technology to China and targeting a U.S. resident critical of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Miller was arrested during a business trip to Serbia and is facing charges including conspiracy, smuggling, interstate stalking, and violating the Arms Export Control Act—a charge that carries up to 20 years in prison. U.S. authorities are seeking his extradition, along with co-defendant Cui Guanghai, 43.
According to U.S. court documents, the pair attempted to illegally acquire and export missiles, radar systems, and drones to China, even discussing plans to smuggle a cryptographic device hidden inside a blender. They allegedly paid a $10,000 deposit for the equipment.
The two are also accused of orchestrating a campaign of harassment against a U.S. resident who criticized Xi Jinping, including tracking the victim’s car and attempting to bribe him to cancel a public protest and an online art display targeting Xi.
U.S. officials condemned the plot as a direct threat to national security and democratic values. “We will act decisively to expose and dismantle these threats wherever they emerge,” said Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
If convicted, Miller faces up to 40 years in prison across multiple charges.
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