Coréia do Norte lavou US $ 7,7 milhões em criptografia: o DOJ revela

O sempre innovativo Departamento de Justiça dos EUA (DOJ) descobriu que mais de US $ 7,74 milhões em criptomoeda foram meticulosamente lavados pelos trabalhadores norte-coreanos que se disfarçam de funcionários remotos diligentes para empresas americanas e internacionais. Essa revelação impressionante veio à tona através de uma queixa civil de confisco apresentada no Distrito de Columbia, expondo a inteligente exploração do regime de Kim Jong-un para evitar as sanções dos EUA e financiar seus infames programas de armas. Muito bem, você não concorda? 🤔

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O departamento arquiva a queixa civil de confisco contra mais de US $ 7,74 milhões lavados em nome do governo norte -coreano

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– Departamento de Justiça dos EUA (@thejusticedept) 5 de junho de 2025

Fake Resumes, AI Tools, and NFT Laundering

The DOJ report spills the beans: the operatives pulled out all the stops, using stolen or entirely fabricated identities to waltz past KYC checks, thus securing jobs under false pretenses. The compensation? A generous helping of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins. How quaint! The laundering process was a masterclass in crypto chicanery, involving the mixing of funds, token conversions, NFT purchases, and transferring assets in tiny increments to avoid being caught. Very subtle—almost like a magician performing a trick with invisible strings. 🧙‍♂️

The ringleaders, including Sim Hyon Sop of the Foreign Trade Bank (now sanctioned) and Kim Sang Man of Chinyong IT Cooperation Company, knew exactly who to grease with funds to keep the operation running smoothly. It’s always good to have the right connections, especially in the illicit trade of digital currency. 🙄

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AI’s Alarming Role in the Scheme

And now, for a bit of AI drama—because who doesn’t love a good tech twist? OpenAI confirmed that several accounts tied to North Korean networks were banned for using AI tools like ChatGPT to churn out job applications, concoct fake employment histories, and even assist in crafting targets for their next big hit. Not quite the wholesome use of technology one might hope for, is it? Meanwhile, Google had a similar episode, ridding itself of North Korean-linked accounts. Another day, another purge. 🔥

Tech companies like Google and OpenAI continue their crackdown on these digital charlatans. So much for the utopian dream of AI empowering the masses—unless, of course, your aim is to bypass international sanctions and fund a weapons program. Then it’s “Full steam ahead!” 🚀

Part of Ongoing Crackdown on DPRK’s Digital Networks

This latest seizure is just one chapter in the DOJ’s broader, ongoing DPRK RevGen initiative, launched back in March 2024. Its sole mission? To disrupt North Korea’s flourishing cyber-financial operations. “US Sanctions are in place for a reason,” said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. “We will continue to investigate and prosecute anyone helping North Korea fund its illegal weapons programs.” You’ve got to admire the dedication, really. 😤

While the pace of action under the previous administration might have been a touch leisurely, Thursday’s bold move signals that the U.S. is far from easing up on North Korea’s crypto-powered sanctions evasion. In fact, it seems like things are just getting started. Who knew North Korea had such a flair for digital finance?

FAQ

Who is the Lazarus Group and how are they connected to crypto hacks?

The Lazarus Group is North Korea’s own state-sponsored hacking unit. They’ve orchestrated some of the most audacious crypto heists, including the $620 million Ronin Bridge hack in 2022. No big deal, just a casual theft among friends. 🙃

Has the DOJ successfully recovered any stolen crypto from North Korea?

Yes, indeed. The DOJ has managed to seize millions of dollars’ worth of stolen and laundered cryptocurrency, including the recent $7.74 million linked to fake IT workers in the North Korean racket.

How do North Korean operatives earn crypto through fake jobs?

They pose as remote IT workers or developers, armed with fake or stolen identities. Once hired, they get paid in cryptocurrency—mainly stablecoins—and then set about laundering it in the most convoluted ways imaginable. A job well done, if I may say so! 🧐

2025-06-06 09:41