South-East Asia FBI News Monitoring

Arrest, seizures in latest U.S. operation against North Korean IT workers

U.S. authorities unsealed indictments, seized financial accounts and made an arrest in the latest attempt to crack down on North Korean remote IT workers as part of a coordinated action that the Justice Department announced Monday. The workers obtained …

FBI announces North Koreans charges in embezzlement scheme

Officials: North Korean agents steal hundreds of thousands in cryptocurrency from Atlanta business

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Four North Korean agents were indicted for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency from an Atlanta business, according to prosecutors. On Tuesday, June 24, a federal grand jury indicted Kim …

North Korean IT Workers Charged in $900K Crypto Theft Scheme in Georgia

Four North Koreans have been indicted for stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from companies in Georgia and Serbia after hiding their identities to get remote IT jobs. 💼 Why It Matters: These hackers used stolen identities and fake documents to …

US authorities unmask North Korean IT worker schemes and their American accomplices

The Department of Justice on Monday announced a series of actions as part of an investigation into the North Korean government’s deployment of its citizens abroad to pose as IT workers and illicitly earn money for the regime. Newly unsealed charging …

FBI arrests one man, searches laptops in 16 states in crackdown on North Korean tech-worker scheme

(CNN) — US law enforcement has arrested a New Jersey man and searched stashes of laptops in 16 states in a sweeping crackdown on North Korean efforts to use remote tech workers to covertly fund their weapons programs, the Justice Department said Monday. …

US Charges North Koreans in Plot to Dupe More Than 100 Firms

The US Justice Department announced one arrest and charges against nine more people in connection with an alleged scheme in which North Koreans posed as American tech workers to gain lucrative jobs and fund the country’s government.  The North Koreans used …

US unveils multiple operations to shutter North Korean IT worker schemes

The Justice Department announced a multi-pronged operation to collapse numerous IT worker fraud schemes being carried out by affiliates of North Korea, with actions across 16 states that resulted in charges, arrests and seizures of bank accounts and …

US government takes down major North Korean ‘remote IT workers’ operation 

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday that it had taken several enforcement actions against North Korea’s money-making operations, which rely on undercover remote IT workers inside American tech companies to raise funds for the regime’s …

Buckhead business owner says remote workers he trusted turned out to be North Koreans who stole $1M

ATLANTA — The FBI says an Atlanta tech entrepreneur was targeted by North Korean criminals, according to a newly unsealed federal criminal indictment. “It felt like I was in a movie. That’s where we see these things, right?” Marlon Williams told Channel 2 …

Shane Ngakuru sentenced to years in United States prison after pleading guilty to distributing encrypted ANOM phones in ...

Ngakuru is a member of the Comancheros and a cousin of Duax Ngakuru; the “supreme commander” of the outlaw motorcycle gang who was allegedly running a global drug empire from his base in Turkey. However, Shane Ngakuru was also wanted by the United States. …

Federal authorities bust major drug trafficking ring in Louisville; 22 people charged

Agents in charge said the criminal activity centered around methamphetamine, fentanyl and firearms being transported to Louisville from California. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Federal authorities revealed Tuesday a major drug trafficking and money laundering case in …

Crypto Heists Hit All Time High: North Korea Linked Bybit Hack Drives $2.1 Billion Loss in H1 2025

In the first half of 2025, hackers made off with an astonishing $2.1 billion worth of cryptocurrency—the highest half year total on record. According to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, this surge was fueled primarily by a single, audacious breach: …

Connecticut nurse among 324 people charged in national health care fraud takedown

The U.S. Department of Justice said the health care fraud takedown is the largest in history. CHESHIRE, Conn. — A Cheshire nurse was among 324 people charged nationally in the largest health care fraud takedown in U.S. history, according to the U.S. …

South Korean YouTube and “X” aggressively block access to alternative views on South Korean Election

 Commentary Chinese influenced South Korean Government censors Social Media While “X” has been largely liberated by Elon Musk inside the United States and Mark Zuckerberg has lifted his totalitarian thumb on YouTube inside of America a bit, South Korean …

Beginning to Lock Them Up: Ex-FBI Dir. Wray Referred for Criminal Prosecution Related to 2020 Voter Fraud

Former FBI Director Christopher Wray was referred on Thursday for criminal prosecution by the Oversight Project, which drafted a report alleging that he lied to Congress about voter fraud, and gave false testimony regarding the agency’s targeting of …

⚡ Weekly Recap: Airline Hacks, Citrix 0-Day, Outlook Malware, Banking Trojans and more

Jun 30, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Ever wonder what happens when attackers don't break the rules—they just follow them better than we do? When systems work exactly as they're built to, but that "by design" …

A Battle for Humane Consciousness in a War Against Truth: Exposing the Dark Arts of War

The total liberation and unification of Africa under an All-African Socialist Government must be the primary objective of all Black revolutionaries throughout the world. It is an objective which, when achieved, will bring about the fulfillment of the …

Is Colorado the state with the most bank robberies? 

While Colorado has ranked among the top three states with the most bank robberies several times in recent years, it hasn’t led the nation in bank heists since 2021.  Colorado saw 104 bank robberies in 2023, the most recent year for which nationwide FBI …

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Verdict Raises Leadership Questions in Black America Says CA Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie

California Governor candidate Sharifah Hardie addresses the leadership crisis in Black America following Diddy's partial conviction. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the high-profile federal trial …

Louisiana Joins Several Other States in Enacting On-Demand Pay Legislation

DailyPay Applauds Latest State to Support Employees and Employers with Clear On-Demand Pay Legislation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DailyPay, a worktech company and the leading provider of On-Demand Pay, …

APV Expands HHS Partnership to Drive Innovation in Salesforce-Powered Claims System

APV enters the next phase after delivering a federal claims system in Salesforce, focusing on innovation, AI, and long-term support. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- APV, a woman-owned leader in mission-driven …

17 Organizations Urge Congress to Confront RFK Jr.’s Attacks on Established Vaccine Science

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, a coalition of 17 leading public health and civil rights organizations—led by the Health Equity Collaborative—sent a letter to leaders in the House and Senate calling on …

New Political Novel Sparks National Reflection Ahead of Independence Day

Before the fireworks, a question: What if freedom is fading? On July 2, John Brodie begins a five-day campaign to remind America what it’s forgetting. FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 2, 1776, the Continental …

NMAC Announces the Retirement of Longtime Executive Director Paul Kawata Following 2025 USCHA

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After nearly four decades of transformative leadership, Paul Kawata, Executive Director of NMAC (formerly the National Minority AIDS Council), will retire on October 7, 2025, following the …

Anchors of Hope Veteran Hiring Campaign Honors America’s Legacy of Service this Independence Day

Nationwide Hiring Effort Led by Overwatch Mission Critical Runs Through Veterans Day, November 11, 2025 AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On this Independence Day, as Americans reflect on the sacrifices that have …

South Carolina Lights the Way as Nation’s First Let Grow ‘Lighthouse State’

National Nonprofit Let Grow Expands Its School-Based Programs to Empower More Kids with Independence and Resilience NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Let Grow, the national nonprofit leading a movement to restore …

Great American Media Announces 'An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood,' Streaming Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix

Pure Flix PREMIUM™ Hosts 'Exclusive Conversations' Episode with Lee Greenwood, Thursday, July 3rd NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Great American Media announces "An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood…

TheAmericanTable.org Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with 500,000 Readers, Exclusive Interviews, and Historic Access

Half a Million Readers Join TheAmericanTable.org’s Journey: In-Depth Interviews with America’s Leading Voices at the Intersection of Politics and Food WASHINGTON DC, VA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TheAmericanTable.org …

Progressive Coalition Project 2029 Releases First Major Policy Brief Calling for Electoral College Reform

800-Member Grassroots Organization Proposes Executive Strategy to Support National Popular Vote Interstate Compact WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Project 2029, an 800-member strong progressive coalition …

Alaska Imaging Joins Strategic Radiology Coalition

Alaska Imaging Associates, LLC—an independent practice of 20 board-certified radiologists in Anchorage, AK—has joined the growing Strategic Radiology network. ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strategic Radiology ( …

Sickle Cell Disease Unites Our Nation; San Rocco Therapeutics Earns Praise from Critics on Both Sides of the Aisle

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a sharply divided political climate, San Rocco Therapeutics (SRT) has done what few thought possible—earned support from both the highest levels of Washington and from those who …

Scalise: Dems Will Have to Answer for Voting for Tax Hike on Americans

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Newsmax’s The Record with Greta Van Susteren to discuss bringing the One Big Beautiful Bill to the House Floor tomorrow. Leader Scalise highlighted how by not supporting this bill, Democrats are …

Suburban Chicago Businessman Convicted for Role in Bank Fraud and PPP Fraud Schemes

A federal jury convicted an Illinois businessman yesterday for his role in schemes to fraudulently obtain over $55 million in commercial loans and lines of credit and for submitting fraudulent applications to obtain COVID-19 relief money guaranteed by the …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Passing One Big, Beautiful Bill to Advance President Trump’s Agenda and Deliver for Americans President Trump and House Republicans campaigned on an America First agenda that invests in America, prevents the largest tax hike in our history, secures our …

Bloomberg News Ranks Jason Schenker #1 Major Currency Forecaster in the World

Bloomberg News Ranked Jason Schenker the #1 Top Foreign Exchange Major Currency Forecaster in the World Through the End of Q2 2025 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prestige Economics is pleased to announce that …

Team Wildfire Unveils Next-Gen Wildfire Protection Tech at Scott Air Force Base

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Team Wildfire, a pioneer in rapid-response fire control technology, announces a significant demonstration of its groundbreaking “Hurricane” and “Storm Cell” units at Scott Air Force …

Rev. Darrell Armstrong, Prominent Pastor and Community Leader, Launches Write-In Campaign for Governor of New Jersey

Armstrong Appeals to 2.4 Million Unaffiliated and Millions More Disenfranchised Voters TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, a respected pastor and community leader, has declared his candidacy …

EXCITEMENT GROWS FOR FUTURE WORKFORCE AS SKILLED TRADES ALIGN BEHIND CRITICAL ISSUES IMPACTING LABOR GAP

For the first time in decades, skilled trade stakeholders are coming together with a shared focus to tackle the skilled labor gap. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skilled Careers Coalition Unites Industry, …