North Korean IT Workers Indicted for Remote Fraud Scheme Generating Millions
A federal court in St. Louis has indicted 14 North Korean IT workers for allegedly participating in a scheme that generated at least $88 million for the North Korean regime. Using false identities, these workers extorted US companies by demanding high salaries and stealing sensitive information. The indictment sheds light on a broader conspiracy involving thousands of North Koreans working for firms like Yanbian Silverstar and Volasys Silverstar, aimed at funding North Korea’s weapons programs. The US is offering a reward for information on the suspects.