FBI issues wanted notice for alleged North Korean remote IT workers accused of $900,000 crypto theft — $5 million reward up for grabs for information on DPRK-linked suspects
The FBI has published a public wanted notice naming four individuals accused of operating as fraudulent remote IT workers on behalf of North Korea.
The FBI has published a public wanted notice naming four individuals accused of operating as fraudulent remote IT workers on behalf of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), tying the group to identity theft, wire fraud, and the alleged theft of more than $900,000 in virtual currency from U.S. companies. The FBI has issued a $5 million reward for information "that leads to the disruption of financial mechanisms of persons engaged in certain activities that support North Korea."
According to the FBI, arrest warrants were issued on June 24, 2025, in the Northern District of Georgia. Prosecutors allege the defendants used stolen or falsified identities to obtain remote software engineering and IT roles, then abused their access to company systems and digital wallets during 2022. The bureau says the stolen funds were subsequently laundered through cryptocurrency transactions.
The FBI’s wanted notice lists aliases, dates of birth, language abilities, and travel links to countries including the United Arab Emirates and Laos, describing how the accused allegedly presented themselves as legitimate remote workers while operating on behalf of the DPRK.
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