Massachusetts felon pleads guilty after DOJ says he sold Russian plutonium to 67 customers

A convicted felon from Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to illegally importing plutonium from Russia and selling it, along with other hazardous materials, to numerous customers in the U.S. and abroad. The individual also pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. During a search of his residence, investigators found firearms, ammunition, and explosive materials, all of which he was prohibited from possessing due to prior felony convictions.

• Jacob D. Miller, a convicted felon from Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to multiple charges including importing nuclear material without lawful authority, mailing hazardous materials, and possession of child pornography.
• Miller illegally imported plutonium from Russia and sold it to approximately 67 customers across the U.S. and abroad between December 2020 and March 2025.
• He also sold toxic material thallium to about 71 customers via his business ‘Collect The Periodic Table’ (CTPT) and an online retailer.
• During a search, law enforcement found explosive powder, ammunition, and firearms at Miller’s residence, which he was prohibited from possessing.
• Miller’s laptop and cell phone contained child sexual abuse materials, with recent access noted.
• He had prior convictions for possessing child pornography and an explosive device.