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Treasury Sanctions 11 Over North Korean IT Worker Scheme That Moved Millions in Crypto

Decrypt·October 29, 2026·1 min read
Treasury Sanctions 11 Over North Korean IT Worker Scheme That Moved Millions in Crypto

OFAC sanctioned 11 individuals over a North Korean IT worker scheme. Two Russian nationals converted over $5 million in crypto for North Korean networks, and their wallets were listed. The action targets financial networks supporting illicit activities, highlighting regulatory efforts to curb crypto-enabled sanctions evasion.

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