The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two North Korean nationals and three others for involvement in a fraudulent IT worker scheme exploiting remote work opportunities. This operation, running since 2018, allegedly enabled North Korean operatives to generate substantial revenue while violating sanctions. The defendants face serious charges, including conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. This action follows recent arrests and sanctions aimed at disrupting the North Korean scheme, highlighting ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to investigate and confront cybercrime linked to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
From approximately April 2018 through August 2024, the defendants and their unindicted co-conspirators obtained work from at least sixty-four U.S. companies.
The action targets Jin Sung-Il, Pak Jin-Song, Pedro Ernesto Alonso De Los Reyes, Erick Ntekereze Prince, and Emanuel Ashtor in a significant indictment.
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