Greg Lui Faces DOJ Charges in $300M China Tech Case

Greg Lui, 38, was arrested in California after federal prosecutors charged him in an alleged $300 million export-control scheme involving computer servers sent toward China.

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Lui owns Earthmade Computer Inc., a technology company based in California. Prosecutors allege the company was used to purchase restricted servers.

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The DOJ alleges that more than $300 million worth of export-controlled computer servers were involved in the case.

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Prosecutors allege that restricted technology was ultimately sent to China through third countries.

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According to the indictment, shipments were routed through countries including Malaysia and Singapore before being re-exported to China.

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The DOJ says the servers required U.S. export licenses for shipment to China. Prosecutors allege those licenses were not obtained.

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Lui faces three counts: export-control conspiracy, outbound smuggling, and money-laundering conspiracy.

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The indictment says Earthmade received more than $176 million from two Malaysia-based shipping companies during 2024. Department of Justice

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If convicted on all charges, Lui could face maximum statutory penalties totaling up to 50 years in prison.

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The case will continue in federal court. The DOJ states that the indictment contains allegations and Lui is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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