#SanctionsViolation

US offers $5 million for info on North Korean IT worker farms

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December 12, 2024 at 03:26PM The U.S. State Department is offering up to $5 million for information on North Korean front companies involved in illegal remote IT work, generating millions to support nuclear programs. Fourteen “IT warriors” were indicted for identity theft and fraud, highlighting ongoing risks of North Korean infiltration in U.S. businesses. **Meeting … Read more

Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans

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March 28, 2024 at 02:34AM Two executives, Pak Hyon-il and Toshiron Minomo, are facing arrest warrants in Japan for allegedly establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers without the knowledge of Japanese customers. The police suspect ties to North Korea’s foreign currency acquisition activities and fraudulent financial practices. Hiring North Korean … Read more