Judge orders seizure of homes belonging to Montreal billionaire Robert Miller

Quebec Court Orders Seizure of Billionaire Robert Miller's Properties Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized the seizure of two properties owned by billionaire Robert Miller in the Montreal area. This decision comes in response to civil lawsuits filed by four women who accuse Miller of sexually abusing them when they were minors.

Justice Serge Gaudet granted the seizure request on Friday, targeting two residences in Westmount. The plaintiffs expressed concerns that the 81-year-old founder of Future Electronics might attempt to conceal his assets.

Gaudet described it as "troubling" that Miller reportedly does not have a single bank account in his name and appears to have listed assets under other individuals' names.

Civil Allegations

The four women allege that Miller recruited them while they were high school students, offering money and gifts in exchange for sex. They claim this was part of a broader network designed to exploit girls and young women. Each plaintiff is seeking millions of dollars in damages.

Criminal Charges and Class Action

Miller was arrested in May on 21 charges related to sexual offenses involving 10 complainants. Many of these alleged victims were minors at the time of the offenses. Separately, Miller faces a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing him of providing money and gifts to dozens of minors in exchange for sex between 1996 and 2006.

Miller’s Response

Miller has denied all allegations against him. None of the claims have been proven in court.

The legal proceedings highlight serious accusations against one of Canada’s prominent businessmen, with significant implications for both his personal and financial affairs.