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California Man Charged in $300M AI Server Smuggling Scheme to China

📅 Oct 4, 2026

✍️ Aamir Raza

$300M AI Server Smuggling Bust

A California man is accused of sending banned AI servers worth $300 million to China.

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The Man Arrested

Greg Lui, 38, owner of Earthmade Computer near Los Angeles, was arrested on October 1 on three federal charges.

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How the Scheme Worked

Prosecutors say servers were routed through Malaysia and Singapore with false paperwork, then re-exported to China.

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What's Inside the Boxes

The servers held US-made GPUs used for advanced AI — chips Washington bans from selling to China.

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Up to 50 Years in Prison

If convicted on all counts, Lui could face 50 years in prison; prosecutors say they will pursue the case hard.

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