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What will be the primary method of generating funds for North Korea's weapons program discovered in 2024?
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Tennessee Man Charged in North Korean IT Worker Fraud Scheme
Aug 8, 2024, 07:34 PM
The U.S. Justice Department has announced charges against a Tennessee man accused of facilitating a scheme to help North Korean IT workers secure jobs with American and British companies. The defendant allegedly operated a 'laptop farm' to deceive companies into believing they were hiring U.S.-based workers. The scheme was reportedly designed to generate funds for Pyongyang's weapons program. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to disrupt fraudulent activities linked to North Korea's economic strategies.
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