Treasury sanctions 10 people, one entity over North Korean IT worker scheme
The Treasury Department sanctioned eight North Koreans, two Russians and one entity over an alleged IT fraud scheme that benefits North Korea's military.
The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned 10 individuals and one entity over an alleged scheme to defraud American businesses for the benefit of the North Korean military, The Hill reports.
The department's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned eight North Korean nationals and two Russian nationals. The Hill says the office accuses them of helping run a government-controlled information technology scheme.
CBS News describes the target as a North Korean operation that produces stolen identities, fake résumés and fake IT employees. CBS says these workers are infiltrating legitimate U.S. businesses.
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- The HillTreasury sanctions North Koreans, Russians for alleged IT fraudWed, Oct 28, 12:06 PM EDT
- CBS NewsTreasury sanctions North Koreans, Russians over IT worker schemeWed, Oct 28, 12:31 PM EDT
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