U.S. Charges 14 North Koreans in IT Fraud Case
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💻💰 U.S. Indicts 14 North Koreans in $88 Million IT Fraud Scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 14 North Korean nationals for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to violate sanctions, commit wire fraud, and engage in money laundering by posing as remote IT workers for U.S. companies. The individuals, linked to DPRK-controlled firms in China and Russia, reportedly generated at least $88 million over six years while stealing proprietary information and extorting employers. The DOJ has seized $2.26 million tied to the scheme and 29 fraudulent website domains. Additionally, a reward of up to $5 million has been offered for information on the conspirators and their operations, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat North Korea’s illicit revenue-generating activities.
