Foreign Nationals Charged with Stalking, Smuggling, and Export Violations
Cui Guanghai and John Miller, a Chinese and U.S. resident respectively, were indicted on charges of interstate stalking, conspiracy, smuggling, and violating the Arms Export Control Act. Their alleged actions targeted a Los Angeles artist who had criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping, involving surveillance, vandalism, and attempts to suppress the artist’s speech. The defendants also sought to illegally export sensitive U.S. military technology to China. If convicted, they face significant prison time.