Massachusetts Resident Guilty of Illegally Importing and Selling Russian Plutonium
Jacob D. Miller of Massachusetts pleaded guilty to illegally importing plutonium from Russia and selling radioactive materials through a business called Collect The Periodic Table. The 44-year-old, a convicted felon with a history of explosives possession, also pleaded guilty to charges related to ammunition possession, hazardous material violations, and child pornography. Miller sold the radioactive elements including depleted uranium and plutonium from his residence and through third-party retailers.
Jacob D. Miller's guilty plea covers multiple serious federal violations spanning nuclear material trafficking and weapons possession. The 44-year-old operated an online business marketing chemical element samples that included dangerous radioactive isotopes sourced from Russia, distributing them both directly from his Massachusetts home and via retail channels. This case emerged following a 2025 warning from state authorities about his earlier eBay sales of depleted uranium.
Miller's criminal history demonstrates a pattern of dangerous behavior predating the radioactive materials offense. Prior convictions and a 2002 residence search uncovered weapons including what authorities characterized as a rocket launcher, pipe bombs, and recorded footage of explosive device detonations. His guilty pleas additionally address ammunition possession and child pornography charges stemming from his 2004 conviction.
This case illustrates potential vulnerabilities in monitoring illicit nuclear material distribution and the supervision of individuals with histories of weapons-related crimes. Successful prosecution may inform law enforcement strategies regarding online radioactive material sales and the oversight of convicted felons. The incident could prompt renewed examination of how e-commerce platforms screen for hazardous material trafficking and whether existing regulatory frameworks adequately track international plutonium imports. The outcome may affect policy discussions around domestic nuclear security protocols.