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US Treasury Sanctions Alleged $800 Million North Korean IT Worker Fraud Operation

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Published 2026-03-13 06:02 UTCUpdated 2026-03-13 16:39 UTC

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US Treasury Sanctions Alleged $800 Million North Korean IT Worker Fraud Operation

Decrypt · decrypt.co · 2026-03-13 16:37 UTC

Crypto Sanctions Shock: Treasury Hits DPRK IT Web After $800M Fraud

Newsbtc · newsbtc.com · 2026-03-13 14:30 UTC

U.S. sanctions 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea

CoinDesk · coindesk.com · 2026-03-13 14:00 UTC

U.S. sanctions network tied to DPRK IT jobs and crypto laundering operation

Crypto · crypto.news · 2026-03-13 09:40 UTC

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Overview

The US Treasury (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals and two entities tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) IT‑worker schemes that allegedly generated nearly $800 million in 2024. US Vs. DPRK Over Crypto Fraud Crypto is once again at the center of Washington’s latest sanctions push.

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