Greg Lui faces federal charges for moving restricted American tech to China. He allegedly bought computer servers through his California firm and shipped them out. The total value of these goods is more than $300 million. Agents arrested Lui on Thursday for violating export control laws. His company, Earthmade Computer Inc., is based in the City of Industry, according to RedState. Lui is 38 years old and also goes by the name Yiu Kong Lui. He stands accused of conspiracy to export controlled goods and money laundering.
The FBI says the Chinese government was the buyer all along. Lui used false paperwork to hide the true destination of the servers. He routed shipments through Malaysia and Singapore to bypass US rules. Between 2023 and 2024, his firm bought servers with restricted American graphics chips. Those chips went to Asian ports before moving on to China. Manufacturers received documents that listed fake buyers and allowed destinations.
Prosecutors point to a specific order from January 2024 to show the pattern. Lui allegedly bought 27 servers for about $7.6 million. A partner was enlisted by him to transport the items from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. The packing list clearly said those chips could not go to China without a license. Two months later, a partner emailed a Malaysian official about the delivery. That email claimed the servers were now with a Chinese buyer. Two companies in Malaysia paid Earthmade more than $176 million between January and October 2024.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli explained why these rules exist. He said keeping advanced technology away from rivals is key to safety. He added that the defendant used fake papers and third countries to move the gear. The government plans to fight hard against those who risk security for profit.
Roman Rozhavsky leads the FBI’s Counterintelligence and Espionage Division. He described the scale of the alleged sales in a recent statement. He noted that controlling these exports is vital for national defense. The bureau will keep working to protect American businesses and economic security.
This case highlights how easy it is to move high-tech gear around the world. The plan relied on simple stops in other countries to break the chain. It also relied on lies on paper to fool customs agents. The government now has the names and the bank records to prove the crime. Lui faces serious charges that could end his business and his freedom. The investigation shows that the government is watching these flows closely. The FBI will keep fighting for America’s economic security as promised.
